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What I Wish Everyone Knew about Professional Editors
Between the writing sprees and the publishing hustle comes one step no writer can escape: editing. Some writers love editing.
Dec 18, 20203 min read
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So You Think You Can Plot: Dramatica vs. Plottr (Review)
Plotting software fills in the niche gap between writing software and editing software and allows you to iron out your novel...
Dec 16, 20206 min read
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3 Questions to Ask Before Choosing A Mailer
You did it. You wrote a book, revised and formatted it, and released it into the world for everyone to see.
Dec 11, 20204 min read
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Top 6 Wrist-Saving Hacks for Hardcore Writers
It was well after sunset. I sat on my futon, leaning forward, typing. I’d already typed a grand total of eight thousand words...
Dec 9, 20205 min read
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The Beginner-Proof Book Promo Plan
Self-publishing is a lot more than simply writing and making your books available.
Dec 7, 20204 min read
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10 Little Tricks to Achieve the Best Results from Your Amazon Ads
Amazon ads are a serious commitment--at least, they will require a serious commitment if you want them to make a solid difference...
Dec 5, 20204 min read
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5 Things Writers Should Do before Hiring Virtual Assistants
You have to juggle a lot of different tasks as a writer. On any given week, you’ll need to tackle writing and editing...
Dec 3, 20204 min read
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Brilliant Book Bloggers and Where to Find Them
Reviews, publicity, and eager fans clamoring for more: that’s a writer’s dream, and it can all come in a single bundle.
Dec 2, 20204 min read
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Facebook Author Pages & Groups
Facebook is a key hub for any writer looking to build a powerful presence online. As of early 2019...
Dec 1, 20204 min read
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Eek! A One-Star Review!
“There is one good thing and only one good thing about the novella Automaton by Amanda Clemmer...
Nov 27, 20204 min read
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Hack Your Schedule: More Time, Less Stress
I always assumed if I was healthy enough to go to a doctor, I was healthy enough to work. I love my job.
Nov 24, 20203 min read
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Relying on Opt-in Forms? Stop it!
If you have your own author site, you probably have an opt-in for your mailing list to go along with it.
Nov 20, 20203 min read
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Dominate International Self-Publishing
I myself don’t think often about international publishing, and that’s because so much of the work is already done. I upload my book...
Nov 19, 20203 min read
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Top 5 Facebook Advertising Sins
Facebook is a top way to advertise. Everyone has a Facebook (or Instagram) account, and with a flexible payment scheme...
Nov 18, 20203 min read
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Is A Print Edition Right for You?
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of holding a physical copy of your book in your hands. Many writers, when starting out...
Nov 16, 20203 min read
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Time Management for Writers
Self-publishing comes with a lot of responsibilities. You’re responsible for writing your books, editing them, finding a cover,...
Nov 13, 20202 min read
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8 Ways to Use Your Mailing List
Email marketing has been a top technique used by self-published writers for decades, and many tout it as a key factor in their success.
Nov 12, 20204 min read
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Getting Reviews (The Stress-Free Way)
Reviews are essential to a successful book launch. You can have a beautiful cover, top-tier editing and a riveting book description, but...
Nov 10, 20205 min read
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5 Myths about Self-Publishing Budgets
Self-publishing has exploded as an industry in the past ten years. It went from being a niche tactic...
Nov 6, 20205 min read
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Book Presentations That Win Readers
If you’ve ever published a book before, you know that having a great book itself is only half the battle. You need a professional editing...
Nov 5, 20204 min read
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