After finishing my undergraduate work at the University of Iowa, where I took creative writing classes taught by Writer's Workshop students, I… — Andrew Shaffer Creative writing Copy Share Image
Buying reviews of ebooks that include downloads is a well-known way to 'juice' an ebook's sales rank and attract new readers. — Andrew Shaffer Books Copy Share Image
“It’s fifteen minutes until two when I arrive – just in time for the interview. I walk through the glass doors and… — Andrew Shaffer Humor Copy Share Image
Don't respond to haters' taunts - even politely. Ignore them. If nobody takes their bait, most will grow bored and move on. — Andrew Shaffer Grow Copy Share Image
Visibility is one of the most difficult parts of the self-publishing equation. No matter how great your book is, it is fighting… — Andrew Shaffer Books Copy Share Image
If you're reading a mystery novel, you kind of want the character to solve the crime instead of completely bumble their way… — Andrew Shaffer Books Copy Share Image
'Anthems' was a harsh indictment of American foreign policy; the video for the first single featured an American flag engulfed in a… — Andrew Shaffer American Copy Share Image
“I shake his hand, and feel the jolt of electricity again from him. He laughs and raises his hand to show me… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
While I've never asked my publisher to pull one of my books off the shelves, I have deleted tweets or blog posts… — Andrew Shaffer Books Copy Share Image
Barnes & Noble, along with other independent bookstores, are refusing to stock Amazon Publishing titles. They'll order books from the online retail… — Andrew Shaffer Customers Copy Share Image
As a writer who has struggled with depression, the question is one that has long troubled me. Should I resist treatment, on… — Andrew Shaffer Depression Copy Share Image
In 'Hope Never Dies', the fictional Obama and Biden go up against drug traffickers, outlaw bikers, and other seedy opponents. They're forced… — Andrew Shaffer Anger Copy Share Image
“My shift isn’t over until six,” I say glumly. “Hold on,” he says. He pulls a Blackberry from his coat pocket and… — Andrew Shaffer Humour Copy Share Image
“I like my tea like I like my men,” I say. With the last name “Grey.” But I realize that’s too forward,… — Andrew Shaffer Humour Copy Share Image
Once an ebook hits the Kindle Top 100, sales tend to snowball as new customers discover it in greater numbers. — Andrew Shaffer Customers Copy Share Image
“The receptionist laughs. “Relax. It just means you’re a first-time visitor here at Gray Holdings.” — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
If you can pay enough people to buy your .99 ebook and review it positively, and crack one of Amazon's bestseller lists,… — Andrew Shaffer Enough Copy Share Image
