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Why Self-Publishing Authors Should Consider Establishing Their Own Imprint
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A Writer’s Guide to Fair Use and Permissions + Sample Permissions Letter
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A Short and Sweet Beginner’s Guide to Securing Amazon Reviews
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The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2019-2020
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From Romance Novelist to Literary Novelist: Anna Schmidt
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When Teen YA Authors Hire Ghostwriters
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Context: When a Story Demands More Than Plot
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Trying to Make Your Story “Unique”? Beware of These Common Pitfalls
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Public Libraries: How Authors Can Increase Both Discoverability and Earnings
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Better Your Writing By Being a Beginner—Every Day
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5 Ways to Ensure Readers Don’t Abandon Your Book
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Writer’s Block Is a Gift. Here’s Why.
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Indiana in July: Beginner and Advanced Workshops for Writers
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The Challenge of Book Cover Design
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How I Caught a Publisher Unexpectedly
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9 Ways (and 2 Rewards) of Marketing Your Own Book
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4 Elements of Narrative That Anyone Can Learn
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Identifying the Best Self-Published Books by State: The Indie Author Project
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The Two Basic Rules of Editing (and the Rookie Mistake)
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Choosing a Publicist: Ruling Out and Ruling In
