Rebecca Forster | Writers In The Storm

The Best PR Bait Is NOT Your Book

Guest Blogger — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:48:00 +0000

Many authors find marketing, PR, and platform building overwhelming. The great thing is, there are better ways to get the word out. Try these tips.

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The Author Who Cannot Write (About Themselves)

Guest Blogger — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:20:00 +0000

Let's face it, writing about ourselves is hard. Veteran author shares the five steps that every author can use to write a great author bio for our back covers.

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If I Knew Then: Lessons From the Writing Road

Guest Blogger — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:56:00 +0000

Six lessons from veteran writer, Rebecca Forster. Do you agree or disagree with them? Feel free to come add your own hard-earned lessons from the Writing Road.

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Fans: The Good, The Bad & 6 Tips for Preventing "The Ugly"

Guest Blogger — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:40:08 +0000

Veteran author, Rebecca Forster, talks about fans (aka enthusiastic readers). She covers The Good, The Bad, and six tips for preventing "The Ugly."

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Want Creative Cred? Give A Little!

Guest Blogger — Fri, 16 May 2025 08:48:00 +0000

Can volunteering benefit your writing experience? Heck yeah! Rebecca Forster shows multiple ways that giving back can open doors in your writing career.

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Writing Procedurals: When You’re Not a Lawyer, Doctor or Cop

Guest Blogger — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:54:00 +0000

Veteran thriller writer, Rebecca Forster, offers five tips to help authors write authentic police procedurals and thrillers. We love this practical how-to.

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COVER ME: a critical look at book covers

Guest Blogger — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:20:00 +0000

Veteran author, Rebecca Forster, turns a critical eye on book covers. Know your covers purpose and use your branding elements wisely.

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I DARE YOU: The Strange Beginning of an Amazing Journey

Guest Blogger — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Guest blogger, Rebecca Forster shares how a flippant remark and accepting the challenge of a crazy dare launched a career and a life of thrilling adventure.

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How to Build Your Writing Team

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:20:51 +0000

I learned about the four character requirements of teamwork: openness, generosity, flexibility and patience. Of course I thought of how this applies to writing. Many writers feel that they are flying solo when nothing could be further than the truth. The process of getting a book published requires a massive amount of teamwork and every single one of the above qualities.

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