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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
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Why Read Women Writers? An Interview with Bill Wolfe
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How to Plan a Book Reading That Delights Your Audience
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Considering Your Reader Is Not Coddling Them
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How to Bring Value to Your Readers
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5 On: Jonathan Westbrook
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Getting a Memoir Published in a Difficult Market: Q&A with Margaret McMullan
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Knowing When to Fly: Leaving Your Critique Group
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How I Won My Third Essay Contest
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Beyond Good Writing: Two Literary Agents Discuss What Matters Most
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Saying No to Twitter: What Authors Need to Know
