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For Indie Publishers: When and Why to Work with a Trade Book Distributor
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Fix Your Story By Focusing on Place
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Resolving My Cheater Shame: Listening to Books Instead of Reading Them
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The Rewards and Challenges of Self-Publishing Children’s Books: Q&A with Four Authors
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The 13 Most Common Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
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5 Ways to Sell More Books for the Holidays
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How to Skillfully Use Subplots in Your Novel
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The First Half of 2018: Traditional Publishers Stand Strong with Nonfiction and Backlist
