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How to Make Six Figures Self-Publishing Children’s Books
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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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4 Lessons from 4 Years of Self-Publishing
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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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Why Self-Publishing Authors Should Consider Establishing Their Own Imprint
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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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The Rewards and Challenges of Self-Publishing Children’s Books: Q&A with Four Authors
Elliott Hartinger Klein Mooser authors
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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The 13 Most Common Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
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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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Self-Publishing a Debut Literary Novel: The Actions, The Costs, The Results
biographies of ordinary people by nicole dieker
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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My New Series of Columns on Self-Publishing
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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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The Self-Publishing Checklist: Editorial, Production, and Distribution
Self Publishing Checklist
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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The Value of Agent-Assisted Self-Publishing
Writer's Digest October 2014
Read my feature article for Writer's Digest magazine that explores the intersection of literary agents and self-publishing ...
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Self-Publishing Beyond the Book: Serializing, Podcasting, and Merchandising
Into the Nanten
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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Is Self-Publishing a Viable Option for Literary Fiction Writers?
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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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Is Self-Publishing a Good Springboard to Traditional Pub?
Writer Unboxed
Learn about the likelihood of securing a traditional book deal after self-publishing ...
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The Business of Self-Publishing Children’s Picture Books: Two Literary Agents Weigh In
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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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Writing on the Ether: Self-Publishing’s Parallel Disruptions
Writing on the Ether: Self-Publishing's Parallel Disruptions
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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Ether (+Bowker): Turning Corners on Self-Publishing and Amazon?
Ether (+Bowker): Turning Corners on Self-Publishing and Amazon?
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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Self-Publishing: Is It the Most Important Conversation for Traditional Publishers?
Frankfurt CONTEC
Is it possible that all the changes happening in publishing can be encapsulated by a conversation about self-publishing? ...
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WRITING ON THE ETHER: Which Has More Impact? The Chicken or Self-Publishing?
WRITING ON THE ETHER: Which Has More Impact? The Chicken or Self-Publishing?
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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Agent-Assisted Self-Publishing and the Amazon White Glove Program
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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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Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing: Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds
CJ Lyons
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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Commodity Publishing, Self-Publishing, and The Future of Fiction
Commodity Publishing and The Future of Fiction
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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Getting a Traditional Book Deal After Self-Publishing
Replacement Child by Judy Mandel
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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Why Self-Publishing Is a Tragic Term
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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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Video: Changes in Publishing & Self-Publishing
Video: Changes in Publishing & Self-Publishing
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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When Self-Publishing Is More Useful As a Marketing Tool
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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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When Do You Need an Author Website?
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A little planning and reflection will help your website be a project you sustain, rather than discard like a half-baked ...
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Boost Your Book Launch by Perfecting Distribution and Metadata
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When self-publishing be sure to determine a distribution strategy, avoid gotchas when using POD, and get pricing and metadata right ...
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How to Make Productive Use of ChatGPT: Q&A with Elisa Lorello
Photo of author Elisa Lorello with the quote: "ChatGPT has fueled my love for writing and being a writer, which is really saying something given how much I already loved both. I see what AI generates and it makes me want to write better, more creatively, and more productively."
Author Elisa Lorello’s exploratory dive into ChatGPT led her to discover its usefulness—rather than threat—to fiction and nonfiction writers ...
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How to Survive Editing
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Having a gut-punch reaction to being edited is part of the cost of doing business for writers. Here’s advice on ...
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How Bad Publishers Hurt Authors
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When her indie publisher goes AWOL, an author finds the community and resources she needs to pick up the pieces ...
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The Nuts and Bolts of Becoming an Independent Editor
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There is no formalized career path for freelance editors. From the hosts of the Independent Editor Podcast, here are tips ...
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How to Minimize Hurt Feelings When Writing Your Memoir
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Memoirists can take steps throughout the writing and publishing process to minimize fallout and family strife ...
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How Authors Can Build Relationships with Independent Bookstores
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Marketing your book to bookstores—like marketing your book anywhere else—requires research and shoe leather ...
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Querying & Submitting in 2023: Q&A with Jeff Herman
Photo of Jeff Herman with the following quote: There’s an old Jewish saying, You can only dance at one wedding at a time. I think that sums up why so many writers never hear back from agents.
Jeff Herman is the author of Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents, 29th Edition ...
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Marketing Books That Aren’t New with Dan Blank
Marketing Books That Aren’t New with Dan Blank. $25 class. Thursday, February 16, 2023. 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Eastern.
ONLINE CLASS Marketing Books That Aren’t New Learn evergreen strategies to sell your older books, again and again Registration is ...
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Is an Editor Worth the Money?
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If you have reason to suspect your story is not quite “there” yet, a professional edit may be what’s needed ...
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Before You Hire a Developmental Editor: What You Need to Know
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Three editors discuss the types and stages of editing, whether publishing industry experience matters, hiring guidelines and much more ...
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Nobody Knows Marketing Like Romance Authors: Q&A with Kitty Thomas
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The author of dark- and paranormal romance discusses negative attitudes toward the genre, why sex scenes are the hardest to ...
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How to Avoid Taking Edits Too Personally
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When editorial feedback entails rebuilding a manuscript, one writer struggles with not taking it too personally ...
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5 Ways to Use Community Marketing for Your Book
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It’s possible to create connections with readers by utilizing some fun and interesting ways for them to interact with your ...
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3 Ways That Writerly Grit Leads to Publishing Success
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It takes grit to seek and implement qualified feedback, and to keep finding ways to improve a manuscript even after ...
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Business and Creativity Go Hand in Hand: Q&A with Kern Carter
Photo of Kern Carter, with a quotation: Studying the industry gave me an understanding of what it would take to make my manuscript a commercial success. And I know some authors might be cringing at the word “commercial,” but I didn’t sacrifice an ounce of creativity when writing Boys and Girls Screaming. In fact, it’s probably my most creative novel and the story where I had to use my imagination the most.
The Toronto-based novelist discusses his journey from self- to traditional publishing, marketing, the art and business of writing, and more ...
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Identify & Find Your Ideal Readers with Dan Blank
Identify & Find Your Ideal Readers with Dan Blank. $25 webinar. Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Eastern.
ONLINE CLASS Identify & Find Your Ideal Readers A step-by-step process to learn who your readers are, where to find ...
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Research Agents and Publishers Like a Pro
Research Agents and Publishers Like a Pro with Jane Friedman. $25 webinar. Thursday, August 4, 2022. 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Eastern.
ONLINE CLASS Research Agents and Publishers Like a Pro Learn to efficiently research and assemble a quality list of agents ...
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Is Hybrid Publishing Ethical?
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As in any industry, business ethics are about a commitment to transparency and integrity. Here’s how writers can select a ...
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Recommended Podcasts for Writers
Recommended Podcasts for Writers
The following recommendations are from readers of my Electric Speed newsletter, collected in May 2022. CreateIf Writing is a fantastic ...
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I Hate Social Media—Now What? with Dan Blank
I Hate Social Media—Now What? with Dan Blank. $25 webinar. Wednesday, June 15, 2022. 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Eastern.
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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The Benefits of MFA Programs: Q&A with Alan Davis
Photo of Alan Davis with quotation: "Publication, literary fame and monetary compensation either come your way or they don’t. Either way, writing well is always the best reward."
One professor addresses common questions and criticisms about MFA programs ...
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We All Need to Be Defended Against Predatory Publishing Practices
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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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Launch Your Book Successfully with Howard Yoon
Launch Your Book Successfully with Howard Yoon. $25 webinar. Thursday, May 26, 2022. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern.
ONLINE CLASS Launch Your Book Successfully Up-to-date marketing and publicity guidance for traditionally published authors—from a literary agent Registration is ...
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13 Ways to Freaking Freak Out Your Horror Readers
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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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