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One successful self-publishing author discusses the importance of multiple formats, licensing, thinking like a publisher, and much more ...
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It’s hard work and there’s no magic formula to boost sales, but you’ll also find a passionate audience and a ...
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Imprints aren't just for big publishers; any self-publishing author can invent an imprint under which to operate. In this guest ...
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A Q&A on children's self-publishing with authors Zetta Elliott, who has released several books under her own imprint, including picture ...
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For every new venture, there is a learning curve. When it comes to self-publishing your book, however, that curve can ...
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A self-published author breaks down her expenses and resulting sales after promoting on social media and email, paying for reviews, ...
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I'm writing monthly for the IngramSpark blog, which is focused on the concerns of self-publishing authors and small presses ...
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This printable and interactive checklist guides your self-publishing project to completion, to ensure you don't miss any important steps and ...
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Read my feature article for Writer's Digest magazine that explores the intersection of literary agents and self-publishing ...
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How an indie author turned a story concept into a full-fledged multimedia universe, including a live blog, illustrated journal, merchandise, ...
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Should literary writers consider self-publishing? How it might affect their long-term careers? Two agents weigh in ...
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Learn about the likelihood of securing a traditional book deal after self-publishing ...
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Two literary agents offer their thoughts on the self-publishing of children's books and what the future of the picture book ...
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It comes as news to no one in the industry! the industry! that self-publishing is controversial. We may tend, however, ...
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Here at the 2013 Frankfurt Book Fair this week, if we're not actually walking past a couple of smoothly contoured ...
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Is it possible that all the changes happening in publishing can be encapsulated by a conversation about self-publishing? ...
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Porter Anderson's Writing on the Ether at JaneFriedman.com looks at two mutually influential market forces about which we have incomplete ...
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There are no “rules” for agent-assisted self-publishing, but the biggest drawbacks are usually loss of control and loss of royalties ...
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CJ Lyons (@cjlyonswriter) is an award-winning, critically acclaimed New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She practiced pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine for 17 years before ...
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Many years ago, when I started working for Writer’s Digest, I was put on the self-publishing beat. I started by ...
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Today's guest post is by Judy L. Mandel, author of the Replacement Child, forthcoming from Seal Press in March 2013 ...
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Today's guest post is by Ed Cyzewski. You may recall him from his previous post here, When Self-Publishing Is More ...
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Some of you may have heard about the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), a new organization supporting self-published authors. I'm ...
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The turning point of my long-term publishing plans came when I realized I have very little in common with author ...
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ONLINE CLASS I Hate Social Media–Now What? How to develop word-of-mouth marketing, and get the publicity you want, with or ...
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One professor addresses common questions and criticisms about MFA programs ...
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Brooke Warner, founder of She Writes Press, responds to a recent UK report about unethical practices in the hybrid publishing ...
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ONLINE CLASS Launch Your Book Successfully Up-to-date marketing and publicity guidance for traditionally published authors—from a literary agent Register now ...
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For horror writers, here are some ways to frighten a reader so badly that they text someone at midnight saying, ...
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Two literary agents discuss the usefulness and limits of assigning a genre to writing, and how it’s perceived by publishers ...
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When an author’s death leaves a manuscript unfinished, her husband tries to put together the pieces and complete the book ...
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ONLINE CLASS Instagram Smarts for Writers Learn best practices and how to use your time productively Registration is closed INSTRUCTOR ...
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A developmental editor is like any tool in your toolbox. Knowing whether and when to use one will help you ...
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ONLINE CLASS Writing Irresistible Picture Books How to craft compelling stories for young readers and their grown-ups Registration is closed ...
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There are three main ways to create printed copies of your book. Which one you choose depends on your budget ...
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Even the most high-profile influencers may be reachable if you make the right connections and take the right steps ...
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Next week, I am delighted to be moderating two panels in partnership with The Authors Guild Foundation on paths to ...
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Choosing the right materials for your printed book affects not just its appearance but how a potential customer perceives its ...
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Being a freelance editor requires lifelong curiosity, persistent self-education, ruthless support—and the ability to do all this quickly ...
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The SWING author discusses the pre-order campaign for her self-published book, the importance of social media engagement, and more ...
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One self-publishing author who opted-out offers a dozen other avenues on and off the Internet to help spread the word ...
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This is an introductory guide to the major self-publishing options available to authors today, and how to choose the right ...
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Any self-publishing author can easily make a book available to Amazon, bookstores, libraries, etc. But availability doesn't mean visibility ...
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Literary agents Michelle Brower and Jennifer Chen Tran discuss the pros and cons of small presses, querying strategy, and much ...
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Traditional publishers often center marketing campaigns around community support—sometimes growing an author’s platform in the process ...
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The author and podcaster discusses what she learned from going the wrong kind of viral, the power of vulnerable truth ...
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This class is now over. See what classes are currently open for registration. Explore and assess whether hybrid publishing is right ...
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Self-publishing offers so many paths and options that it can seem intimidating. One debut novelist shares her journey, with valuable ...
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Facebook’s most valuable asset is data. As an advertiser, you can tap into this data and pinpoint the exact readers ...
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This class is now over. See what classes are currently open for registration. Learn to navigate the service landscape and avoid ...
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