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The gold-rush days of self-publishing are over. If you want to turn writing fiction into a career, you’ll need to use your head.

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The golden age of blogging is over, but nonfiction itself continues to be popular. Whether you want to help others, turn your writing...

Your newsletter might be (and likely is) one of the most critical elements to your ability to sell books, but you shouldn’t have to...

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You started writing in your first genre without a lot of thought. Maybe you figured that vampire romance would sell well...

Social media is fun and a great time-waster, but when you’re running an official author account, it can be easy to run out of ideas.

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...

If you want to grow your email list, one thing you need is a good reader magnet. A reader magnet is a free gift you give readers...

A healthy, active following on social media can be one of the most powerful tools an author can ask for...

Ten years ago, “hashtag” was a new term coined by Twitter to describe a way of pushing certain words or phrases to popularity on its site.

Self-publishing is a lot more than simply writing and making your books available.

Facebook is a key hub for any writer looking to build a powerful presence online. As of early 2019...

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...

People new to publishing might be surprised at the idea of an author street team or launch team.

We all know that marketing your book effectively will make or break its success, but if you don’t know what you’re doing...

Now more than ever, social media plays a vital part in your success as an author.

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