Series Connectivity: Umbrella Scenarios vs. Unified Narratives
If you’ve decided that you want to turn fiction writing into a career or a profitable side gig...
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- Aug 25, 2022
- 2 min
Do You Need A Reader Magnet?
Let’s face it: producing a free piece of writing for readers isn’t always convenient. You’re busy, book production is expensive, and...
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- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
Improve Your Writing with Editing Side-Gigs
Editing is one of the most popular side gigs for authors. That’s not just because of the paycheck. Editing others’ books advances...
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- Aug 18, 2022
- 6 min
Top 5 Reasons to Learn Book Cover Design
Many authors want to learn cover design at some point. It’s fun, artsy, and a great way to bring your mythos to a new dimension.
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- Aug 4, 2022
- 3 min
Launch Day, Launch Week, Launch Month
As a reader, it’s easiest to look forward to a launch day when a new book by a favorite author will be released. As an author...
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- Jul 12, 2022
- 4 min
How to Review Your Proof Copy
Publishing is easy, but if you don’t know what you’re looking for, a bad book design can sink your chances. You can tweak your file...
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- Jun 14, 2022
- 3 min
5 Secrets about Writing Series
If you’re self-publishing for income, you’ve probably heard that you want to write in series. More books gives readers...
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- May 31, 2022
- 4 min
Book Optimization: Trending Categories vs. Low Competition
One of the easiest ways to sell more books is to focus on optimization. Choosing effective genres...
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- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
Full-Time Writing FAQs
If you’re interested in writing full time, or if you’re trying it out (hello, summer ambition!), you might run into questions about...
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- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
Changing Genres: Powerful Strategy or Reckless Move?
You started writing in your first genre without a lot of thought. Maybe you figured that vampire romance would sell well...
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- May 10, 2022
- 4 min
5 Ways to Save Money while Self-Publishing
Self-publishing comes with expenses, but not all publishing expenses were created equal. If you’re starting out in self-publishing...
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- May 3, 2022
- 5 min
Top 20 Award Contests for Self-Published Authors
Awards and competitions can be a lot of fun and a quick way to boost popularity and prestige, both for self-published writers and those...
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- Apr 26, 2022
- 4 min
My Self-Publishing Experiment: Publishing A Book for $0
It costs nothing to hit the “publish” button on your browser, so what makes self-publishing so expensive? More than that...
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- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Kindle Vella Overview
Kindle Vella is Amazon’s latest publishing platform. Released in 2021, this platform allows authors to release their books in...
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- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
Illustrations for Ebooks
Ebooks and illustrations don’t typically mix. Even though the technology has been there for a long time, adding illustrations...
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- Mar 10, 2022
- 3 min
5 Expensive Publishing Bundles You Don't Need: Self-Publishing 101
Self-publishing can use up quite a tall budget, but are all these costs really necessary when you’re getting started?
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- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
Can You Make Your Book Free on Amazon? Self-Publishing 101
Making a book permanently free is an effective way to win new readers into your fandom...
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- Dec 21, 2021
- 4 min
How Much Should Your First Book Earn? Self-Publishing 101
Publishing isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, but some authors do earn a lot off the bat. If you’re new on the block...
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- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
Traditional, Hybrid, or Self-Publishing? Find Your Fit: Quiz
Not everyone is cut out for self-publishing. If you’re starting out, the options available today might look overwhelming...
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- Dec 9, 2021
- 3 min
7 Little Things Wasting Your Time: Self-Publishing 101
Self-publishing is a competitive industry, and if you don’t know how to optimize your work, you’ll risk falling behind...
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