The #1 Reason Your Novel Will Be Rejected
But there is a lot of horrible published material out there. Walk into a bookstore, and you will be amazed at the cheap, formulaic books...
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- Jan 22, 2015
- 3 min
A Look into The Life of A Published Author
Someone told me recently that I live the dream. I’ve been a full-time writer for a while now, and just landed my first book deal last...
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- Jan 8, 2015
- 2 min
How to Format Your Novel for Submission (And Why It Matters)
It’s more than a matter of looking organized and professional–it shows the world that you’re serious about your writing and that you’ve...
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- Dec 26, 2014
- 2 min
Top Ten Posts of 2014
10: Almighty Internet: Your Novel’s Publicity 9: Tips from A NaNo Winner 8: The Good, The Bad, and The Surprise Ending 7: Ebook...
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- Dec 19, 2014
- 1 min
Getting Your First Book Deal
I have had three novels accepted by publishers at this point. The first two didn’t pull through for different reasons. The third happened...
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- Dec 13, 2014
- 1 min
Kindle Unlimited: Blessing or Bane to Indie Authors?
First the good. And it pays. Readers pay through their subscriptions every month. Writers earn when a reader gets through ten percent of...
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- Dec 1, 2014
- 1 min
How to Get An Awesome Cover (For Free)
It’s no wonder that many writers get bogged down by the very idea of designing a book cover. Everyone judges a book by the cover, and if...
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- Nov 13, 2014
- 2 min
Know Your Rights: Online Sharing, Royalties, And Indie Publishing
Twenty years ago, it was a lot simpler. Obviously it would be wrong to break into a store and steal a tape or CD of your favorite band....
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- Oct 26, 2014
- 1 min
E-Book Marketing: What Authors Should Know
It’s time to re-think the e-book and what it means for independent authors. First of all, there isn’t a single “market” or “platform” for...
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- Oct 3, 2014
- 2 min
Submission: Just Do It
For some of us, the answer is yes. Self-publishing is an excellent creative experience and offers a lot of control over your book that...
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- Sep 26, 2014
- 2 min
Crowd Funding: What New Authors Should Know
Disclaimer: Finish That Novel! does not have a Kickstarter campaign. For now. The past few years have seen a revolution in independent...
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- Aug 24, 2014
- 3 min
Showdown: Createspace vs. Lulu
Createspace Cover Back when I was beginning to research self-publishing options several years ago, there were two names that kept popping...
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- Aug 21, 2014
- 2 min
Ebooks? POD? What Novices Need to Know
Binding This is a traditional service that goes back a long way. Many companies including your local print shop offer bookbinding...
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- Aug 2, 2014
- 3 min
How To Prepare for a Publisher
1. Know your story. As in, be able to summarize it in a sentence if needed. This will save you a lot of trouble and better invite an...
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- Jul 28, 2014
- 2 min
5 Reasons You Need An Agent
Agents are open to new writers. Although many publishers will allow authors to submit their own works, there’s a long line of people...
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