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The best universal book link tools for authors: Books2Read, BookLinker, and more. One link for all retailers so readers buy wherever they prefer.
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Fiction vs nonfiction: what's the difference? A clear guide to understanding literary genres, with examples of each and why it matters for readers.
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Sometimes, the hardest thing about being an author is coming up with a solid idea for your next book. Have you ever experienced that? If you…
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If you’ve chosen to become a fiction author, the chances are you truly love writing. Most authors grew up with the dream of one day writing…
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Is there anything as exciting as starting work on a new book? The beginning of a book project is an entirely blank slate. You have complete…
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The total freedom of being an independent author isn’t without its drawbacks. While you have the liberty of being able to carry out each part of…
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One of the keys to success as an indie author is never standing still. The self-publishing world is a rapidly shifting landscape, so it’s vital to…
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Being an indie author involves a heck of a lot more than just writing. While there is no substitute for being a great writer, even the…
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Amazon ads–when done properly–can be an amazing tool for selling more books on Amazon. Or it can be a money suck that destroys your marketing budget…
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While choosing to become a self-published author grants you unlimited creative freedom, it also adds a lot of items to your to-do list! If you’re not…
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As your blog progresses, you may find yourself picking up more and more affiliate opportunities. Now, that can be an awesome thing! A little extra commission…
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So, you’ve always dreamed of being an author. You’ve got the gift. But are being an author and an editor the same thing? What about an…
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Business cards. We’ve all received them. Some glossy. Some matte. Others are embossed while some go with foil stamping. You see the thing with business cards…
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So, you want to write a book. Great! You may have a perfect plot, pristine cover art, and an attention-grabbing title, but… will it sell? Sometimes,…
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Self-publishing has opened up opportunities for countless aspiring authors all over the world. In the old days, having a book published was a combination of luck,…
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I first wrote this post several years ago, when my chapter plotting templates were taking off. After finishing my PhD in Literature and getting 5 million…
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I talk a LOT about book marketing for writers, but I still see self-publishing authors make the same mistakes, so let me try to simplify things here.…
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It’s no wonder authors are searching for cheap, affordable book editing services – editing your book can cost more than the formatting and cover design combined.…
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If you’ve finished writing your book and are considering the next step, you may be looking into self-publishing. The good news is, it’s pretty easy to…
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I’ve made lots of resources and free book cover templates to help authors make their own covers. But the right tools alone may not result in…
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