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Wouldn’t it be nice to sell books on autopilot?
If you’re new to self-publishing or have only a few books under your belt...
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- Aug 23, 2021
- 5 min
9 Paperback Layout Hacks to Publish Like a Pro
If you’re laying out your own paperback, you might be surprised at how intricate the process of book layout can be.
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- Aug 18, 2021
- 4 min
Top 5 Book Giveaway Services for Authors
How do you keep readers engaged between books?
Some authors are prolific enough to maintain active mailing lists simply by sending out...
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- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
Publish Wide with Permafree Books
People like free samples.
If you’re walking through the mall, and someone standing outside of a chocolate shop entrance...
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- Aug 4, 2021
- 4 min
Ghostwriting for Authors
Self-publishing costs more money than it earns, at least when you start out. That’s why so many writers get discouraged...
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- Aug 2, 2021
- 3 min
Podcast Interviews: 7 Tips for Authors
If you’re looking for a fast and free way to grow your outreach and better establish yourself as an author, podcast interviews...
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- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
Troubleshoot Your Audiobook Production
Audiobooks are a popular option these days and make up a growing part of the bookselling market.
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- Jul 26, 2021
- 3 min
Publishing Wide: Lulu Overview
When I started considering self-publishing in the early 2010s, two POD (print on demand) services rose to the top...
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- Jul 23, 2021
- 2 min
Successful Author Secrets: Collaboration
Writers tend to be loners. Getting too close to others, even other writers, can be a massive drain and a difficult obligation...
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- Jul 21, 2021
- 3 min
5 Myths about Custom Book Covers
Your cover is one of the most important factors in selling your book. People will judge your book by its cover...
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 5 min
Serial Publishing: Kindle Vella Alternatives
Kindle Vella opened for readers earlier this month (July 2021). As a new serial publishing service offered by Amazon, this platform...
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
How to Write Bewitching Blurbs
The right blurb will sell your book.
Your advertising might get readers to your page, and your cover might entice people...
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- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
Book Binding: Intro for Authors
Self-publishing means learning a lot about the publishing process, but bookbinding is one step most authors skip learning entirely.
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- Jul 5, 2021
- 4 min
The 7 Secrets of Full-Time Authors: Advanced Author Tactics
Some people get rich off of self-publishing. Some people don’t get rich but still manage to earn a reliable living from writing fiction...
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- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
Proofreading, Copy Editing, And Developmental Editing: What You Need And What The Difference Is
First the bad news: Editing is critical to your success.
And no, reading out loud to yourself is not good enough.
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- Jun 28, 2021
- 4 min
Writing to Market: How to Choose the Best Genre
Writing to market is a controversial idea. No one wants to sell out as a writer. Chances are, if you write fiction...
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- Jun 22, 2021
- 6 min
Too Good to Be True? 9 Signs of A Publishing Scam
Book publishing is an active and competitive market, so new publishers are always hopping into the spotlight to try to find the next hit.
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
Your Publishing Budget: Worksheet and Tips
Self-publishing even a single book can easily become expensive. That's the reason so many authors stay away from self-publishing...
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- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
Getting Reviews: A Series of Strategies
Once you’ve crafted the perfect book, you want it to get the attention it deserves. But finding readers is more complicated...
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- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
3 Types of Newsletters All Authors Should Follow
Usually when we talk about mailing lists on Pen and Glory, we’re talking about running and optimizing your own. But let’s put a spin...
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