MISTAKES WRITERS MAKE

 

Many writers believe that after publishing their books they can sit back and relax and readers will rush to buy their books. If readers do not know about their books how can they buy them?

Writers must learn to market their books to forums and places that are frequented by readers who are looking for good books to read. They must also be prepared to spend money on book promotions.

Another mistake writers make is to only publish the paperback version. While it is a known fact that paperback sales exceed those of kindle, kindle sales can cause your book to top the ranks on Amazon, become a bestseller, and pave the way for your paperback sales.

It is always advisable to do both paperback and Kindle versions.

The third mistake writers make is in determining categories. Some writers are using categories that do not match the content of their books.

For instance, a poetry book described in the blurb as romantic poetry, or, an Anthology of adult poems should not be categorized as Children's Literature. 

There could be repercussions if a parent looks at the category only, and buy such books as presents for their children, only to realize they are for adults. Amazon has a section below each book to report such issues.

Read all about this in the award-winning and best-selling book HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS available on Amazon. CLICK HERE

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SWEET MEDLEY: A POETIC JOY contains a medley of poems by Author Brenda Mohammed on varied subjects of life, love, and nature, as well as a number of tributes she received from members of the forum, 'How to Write for Success' of which she is Founder, and Motivational Strips, where she is Regional Director - Operations.

The Foreword was written by Dr. Vandita Dharni, Author / Poet, who stated, "The Book, 'Sweet Medley: A Poetic Joy' encapsulates a feeling of warmth, love, and compassion. The poet Brenda Mohammed, has inked her profound musings in this exquisite bouquet of verses.

The poems are infused with nostalgia yet there is hope igniting the dark tunnel of life in all its manifestations. "

Farhana Sait, Author / Poet wrote in the Introduction, "" Sweet Medley "as the name says, are drops of honey from the wonderful author, loved by the entire world, Mrs. Brenda Mohammed.

Her thirty-third book is no less than her earlier publications.

This book carries an ocean of interesting poems from the author herself and tributes to her from worldwide dignitaries on her recent birthday.

These tributes are treasures of love for Author Brenda Mohammed."

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From Monday, November 30, 2020, 12:00 AM PST to Friday, December 4, 2020, 11:59 PM PST. the Kindle Version will be FREE TO DOWNLOAD.

HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS is an Amazon Bestseller.

The book received a five-star review from Readers Favorite one month after it was published in December 2017.

In August 2019, it topped all the books in the Non-Fiction category of Connections Emagazine Readers’ Choice awards and won the gold medal.

The merits of the book were featured in a review in the Ethiopian Herald Sunday Edition on February 16th, 2020.

This is a book you would not want to miss and Brenda is offering the Kindle version as a gift in celebration of her birthday.

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THE SUCCESS OF HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS LITERARY FORUM

 

                        

The book HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS was published on my birthday 1^st December 2017.

It was not planned that way. It just happened. I started writing ‘How to Write for Success’ just after I had published Zeeka Chronicles in February 2017. Because of the resounding success of Zeeka Chronicles. I decided to share with new and aspiring authors how to write a best-selling and award-winning book. I was hesitant to publish the book as I was unsure how well it would be received by other authors. I finally published it and it was live on Amazon on 1^st December 2017. Was that a coincidence that it was live on my birthday?

In January 2018, one month after the book How to Write for Success was published, Readers Favorite gave it a five-star review. It also garnered several more five-star reviews. That inspired me to start the Literary Forum HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS on 5^th February 2018.

I had no idea at that time what direction the forum would take. We had few members and at first, I felt that we were not achieving much. However, with our innovative ideas, we grew by leaps and bounds.

I will list the successes hereunder:

Feb.2019 – With 49 co-authors, A Spark of Hope: A Treasury of Poems for Saving Lives Volume 1 was published.

Feb. 2020 – With 64 co-authors, A Spark of Hope: A Treasury of Poems for Saving Lives Volume 2 was published.

Both books topped the charts on Amazon and made Best Seller No. 1 within the space of a few days.

March 5^th 2020 - Together with 87 co-authors, the Forum also published a ground-breaking Anthology, Break the Silence: An Anthology Against Domestic Violence.

The book contained an article by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Trinidad, Right Reverend Joy Abdul-Mohan. The Anthology topped the charts of Amazon in a few days and became an Amazon bestseller No 1

The sub-forums Poems for Suicide Prevention, Poems Against  Domestic Violence, and Library of How to Write for Success were established thereafter.

15^th February 2020 Alem Hailu of the Ethiopian Herald published a review of the book How to Write for Success. CLICK HERE TO READ

On 28th May 2020. WORLD NATIONS WRITERS UNION conferred on How to Write for Success a rare and exclusive award to selfless literary institutions that have very high standards of operations, and serve the world of literature selflessly.

An ANNIVERSARY MAGAZINE for the 3rd anniversary of How

 to Write for Success

 Literary Network was published in Feb.2021.

On 8th June 2021, BREAK THE SILENCE: VOLUME 2 coauthored by 91 authors was published and attained the rank of an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Poetry Anthologies, Inspirational and Religious Poetry, and a No 1 Hot new release.

                      

The forum’s website contains valuable information on successful writing at https://www.howtowriteforsuccess.net/

A YouTube channel has been established at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5SkhDVzbey_kGWfgSkaaw

 

To date, we have a total in excess of 12000  Members.

 

 

I  extend thanks to all members and Administrators, 

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Two sisters from Trinidad and Tobago created a Poetry vaccine

 

This article was published in The Ethiopian Herald on October 25, 2020, about CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID-19 written by Brenda Mohammed and Florabelle Lutchman with Foreword by Shiju H. Pallithazheth
THANK YOU, Alem Hailu
https://www.press.et/english/?p=29431#

"Everyone is hoping for a vaccine to prevent them from getting the Coronavirus. However, to date, no vaccine for Covid-19 has been invented. Hundreds of thousands of people are getting sick and dying all over the world.

What can we do? Our lives are simple but in these times we need hope and encouragement and general information concerning this devastating disease that is overpowering the world.

The Lockdown periods have caused much anxiety and stress emotionally, physically, and financially, and many have become suicidal.

Brenda Mohammed and Florabelle Lutchman, two sisters have come together to bring hope, encouragement, and amusement to all in this Anthology, “Chaotic Times: Poetry Vaccine for Covid 19.”

The poems of these authors are the right vaccine for our soul in this austere, even dramatic space and time we are going through.

It will prove to be an unforgettable remembrance of what we all went through in 2020, a year that really never was.

A reviewer of the book had this to say. “The vaccine for Covid 19 has not yet been discovered, but the poems of the great authors Brenda Mohamed and Florabelle Lutchman are the right vaccine for our soul in this austere, even dramatic space and time we are going through. “CHAOTIC TIMES” is a volume of poetry with extremely positive reflections, bright valences, and lyricism of calm reconciliation with the chaotic rhythms of the existence of two charming spirits that offer to the reader a true therapy through poetry. Between the pages of this volume is a multitude of solutions to various human turmoil. I am sure that the grace, the dexterity of the mind, and the sensitivity of the authors’ souls will vibrate for you as they vibrated for me.” Corina Junghiatu

CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID-19 was published on October 13th, 2020, and became an Amazon bestseller in Inspirational and religious Poetry after three days on October 16th, 2020. It is available in Paperback and the Kindle Version on Amazon. It is Free to download.

Readers can take advantage of this opportunity and download the Kindle book at the following links:

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The Ethiopian Herald October 25, 2020

A LONG AWAITED POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID 19 IN CHAOTIC TIMES - FREE NEW RELEASE AND NO 1 BESTSELLER

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CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID19 consists of poems composed by two sisters from Trinidad, Author Brenda Mohammed, and Author Florabelle Lutchman. The book will be a reminder for ourselves and for future generations to read what it was like in the year 2020. The poems within are also therapeutic for the suicidal, depressed, abused, and hopeless. The outstanding Foreword was written by Shiju H Pallithazheth, President and Founder of Motivational Strips. The beautiful cover design was by Motivational Strips, the world’s most active writers’ forum.

CHAOTIC TIMES is now an AMAZON bestseller No 1  with the Kindle Version for FREE DOWNLOAD

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Read the brilliant Foreword by Shiju H Pallithazheth below.

FOREWORD

"He was the best singer of all times; he passed away yesterday...
Can’t believe that the princess of Spain succumbed to the virus last month..
The President has been tested positive...
The number of cases has gone up...
Dubai government takes health measures and opens up the nation to tourists...
Gosh...what chaos!
Well, I’m sure by now, all of you have got a brief idea of what I’m hinting at. Yes, the world has turned upside down all of a sudden. The mythical blood moon started showing its rays and doomsday rehearsal is going on. Are we all preparing ourselves for a final exit?
Nonsense!
We aren’t brain dead. We are still breathing. We are getting back to work. We are brave enough to walk amidst the corpses with a firm determination that as a human, we are blessed to keep hope and thoughts alive.
As prominent writers, Author Brenda Mohammed and Author Florabelle Lutchman relay hope, amusement, and awareness to millions of readers through this book titled ‘Chaotic Times.'
I would say that these two brainy authors have succeeded in letting their writers ink vaccinate our minds to open up and accept challenges during this pandemic. Every poem in ‘Chaotic Times’ reflects the need for saving strength to overcome challenges that may or may not arise during the corona war. Remember that we cannot afford to give up in this war. If you even think of doing so, remember that you are the only odd one, when the entire world is fighting against this big coward. Moreover, humans are well equipped and duly blessed.
They can trace even the unseen health pollutants with crystal clear diagnosis. It’s only a matter of time, Soon we will see the solution. Till then, let’s all read some melodic chimes in poetic treasure. It makes us wiser and more thoughtful during our lifetime. The poems signify historical moments that will remain in literary history.
Let’s all realise that, it’s time to be wiser and more informed. Reading this book would definitely give you amusement and at the same time open your eyes to some literary brilliance on the pandemic. Let me add a composition inspired by this book below.

Hatred on self will never be the remedy.
Pandemic times, an erratic comedy.
Don’t kill hope, to crown it as tragedy.
Let it be just another global malady.
It’s same as war and other things shady.
Be brave, prepared, and ready.
It can’t be worse than what it’s already.
Corona came to us when we were unready.
Now we're getting to face it and ready.
Life will resume and soon be steady.
Eco balancing makes life muddy.
Soon life will be sweet as candy.

So meanwhile, savour this literary candy - a wonderful and most promising book for pandemic times and beyond.

Brenda and Florabelle do know what the world needs at this juncture. Each poem In this literary treasure voices out poetic brilliance and assures us to keep our brows raising. Curiosity will keep you gripped to the pages. Amusement in them will keep you thrilled. Revelations of each poem will keep you informed...what more?
Flip the pages and start reading. ’Chaotic Times’ does have more to what my foreword says.
Happy reading!

Shiju H. Pallithazheth
* Author of Best Seller ‘Katashi Tales’
* Founder - Motivational Strips
* Co-President - World Nations Writers Union
* Executive President - Union Hispanomundial De Escritores
* Global Advisor - Lasosyasyon Lar Sans Frontyer (LLSF), Government of Seychelles