Micro-Booms in Niche Genres
The most popular genres might not be the best for you. In addition to factors like overcrowding by other authors and high-ranking...
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- Aug 14
- 3 min
FOSO: Fear of Selling Out
Back in April, I wrote an article about authors experiencing a fear of success. Here’s another common fear that can hold you back...
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- Apr 17
- 1 min
Define Your Author Goal: Quiz
People write for different reasons, and people also choose self-publishing for different reasons. While you probably have an idea...
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- Feb 13
- 4 min
The Top 5 Sins of Debut Authors
Most people dream of writing a book at some point in their lives, but very few sit down and complete the task. Out of those...
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- Jun 7, 2022
- 4 min
Top 12 Productivity Apps for Writers
Self-publishing is busy work, and we all live in an increasingly distracting world. If you’re trying to cut down the clutter in your life...
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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 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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- 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 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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- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
Pros and Cons of Writing Full Time
Writing full-time is a dream for many, but quitting the day job at the wrong time can be a lethal mistake.
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- Sep 8, 2021
- 1 min
20 Book Covers to Spark Your Creativity
A good cover design is a work of art, and great designs can easily sell themselves.
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- Sep 1, 2021
- 3 min
What is Book Design? Self-Publishing 101
Self-publishing a book comes with a lot of steps. You probably already know the importance of finding a quality editor...
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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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- 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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- May 17, 2021
- 5 min
The Do's And Don't's of DIY Covers
Designing your own covers can be a lot of fun, and many authors try their hand at cover design at some point. With the many graphic tools...
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- Apr 16, 2021
- 4 min
Critique Groups: Helpful or Harmful?
Not all successful writers are lone wolves. Nor is writing alone necessarily a good idea. Some authors team up...
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- Mar 24, 2021
- 4 min
Top 12 Book Cover Design Tips for Self-Published Authors
Designing your own book cover?
This decision is risky, and most authors who try to design their own covers fall short of the elegant...
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- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
Three Reasons to Publish Your Book in Multiple Formats
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Everyone knows the adage, and it comes in especially important when trying to turn a profit.
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- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Cross Promoting: It's What The Cool Authors Do
Have you ever noticed how some authors appear to have been born successful? I’m not just talking about the endless interviews...
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- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
Write A Novel with The Pomodoro Technique
Nothing kills writing a novel like procrastination. Even if you love the writing part as much as I do, something somewhere along the way...
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