Thanks to the bloggers below for these tips for writers:

1.  Author Marketing Experts for these 9 Amazon secrets:

https://www.amarketingexpert.com/9-amazon-secrets-indie-authors-book-marketing/

2.  Sim’s Jollies & Jaunts with 22 things writers should know about blogging:

https://simofutet.wordpress.com/2018/04/18/21-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-my-blog/

3.  The Book Designer for this article on whether to advertise your book for free:

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2018/04/to-free-or-not-to-free-giving-away-your-ebook/

4.  Suzie Speaks with these useful Twitter hashtags:

Useful Twitter Hashtags for Bloggers

5.  Tales of Belle for this one about social media accounts:

The Best and Worst Social Media Platforms for Bloggers in 2024

6.  Perfect Chaos for these changes that are coming to WordPress:

https://perfectchaos.org/2018/03/20/changes-are-coming-to-wordpress/

7.  Joanna Penn for the pros and cons of traditional publishing:

Pros And Cons Of Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing

8.  The Main Focus with tips for new writers:

Tips for New Writers and Authors

9.  D.E Haggerty for these tips on improving your blog:

https://dehaggerty.wordpress.com/2018/04/23/whats-wrong-with-your-author-blog-website-mondayblogs-authormarketing-marketing/

10.  Erica Verrillo for these 34 writing contests:

https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2018/04/34-writing-contests-in-may-2018-no.html

11. Melinda Clayton for these terms authors need to know before signing a publishing contract:

Terms You Need to Know Before Signing a Publishing Contract