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Registration: Self-Publishing Foundations with David Wogahn
Important reminders All registrants automatically receive access to the class recordings. Each class recording will be ready within one week ...
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March 25, 2024
Self-Publishing Foundations for Long-Term Success with David Wogahn
ONLINE CLASS Self-Publishing Foundations for Long-Term Success Learn to prepare for the self-publishing process so your book stays relevant, and ...
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March 25, 2024
Lessons from 23 Years as a Self-Publishing Novelist
An author who self-published before the current tools existed offers some thoughts on the mindset required to succeed in this ...
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August 31, 2023
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Guest Post
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Self-Publishing
How Smaller Organisms Adapt to Amazon in the Self-Publishing Ecosystem
An independent author wonders why two publishing services companies sell their clients’ books at different prices than Amazon ...
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August 24, 2023
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Guest Post
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Self-Publishing
How AI-Generated Books Could Hurt Self-Publishing Authors
Self-publishing authors may end up as collateral damage in the rising tide of AI-generated books appearing at major online retailers ...
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August 20, 2023
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Publishing Industry Reporting
How to Make Six Figures Self-Publishing Children’s Books
One successful self-publishing author discusses the importance of multiple formats, licensing, thinking like a publisher, and much more ...
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August 31, 2021
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Guest Post
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Self-Publishing
4 Lessons from 4 Years of Self-Publishing
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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September 2, 2020
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Guest Post
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Marketing & Promotion
Why Self-Publishing Authors Should Consider Establishing Their Own Imprint
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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July 22, 2019
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Guest Post
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Self-Publishing
The Rewards and Challenges of Self-Publishing Children’s Books: Q&A with Four 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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August 1, 2018
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Author Q&A
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Self-Publishing
The 13 Most Common Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
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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July 31, 2018
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self-publishing
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Self-Publishing
Self-Publishing a Debut Literary Novel: The Actions, The Costs, The Results
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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July 24, 2017
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Guest Post
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Marketing & Promotion
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Self-Publishing
The Self-Publishing Checklist: Editorial, Production, and Distribution
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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December 31, 2015
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book publishing
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digital publishing
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The Value of Agent-Assisted Self-Publishing
Read my feature article for Writer's Digest magazine that explores the intersection of literary agents and self-publishing ...
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September 11, 2015
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literary agents
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Publishing Industry Reporting
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Self-Publishing
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self-publishing
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traditional publishing
Self-Publishing Beyond the Book: Serializing, Podcasting, and Merchandising
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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September 1, 2015
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blogging
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book promotion
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Is Self-Publishing a Viable Option for Literary Fiction Writers?
Should literary writers consider self-publishing? How it might affect their long-term careers? Two agents weigh in ...
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May 27, 2015
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e-books
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Literary Agents
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literary fiction
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Self-Publishing
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self-publishing
Is Self-Publishing a Good Springboard to Traditional Pub?
Learn about the likelihood of securing a traditional book deal after self-publishing ...
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May 26, 2015
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Getting Published
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Self-Publishing
The Business of Self-Publishing Children’s Picture Books: Two Literary Agents Weigh In
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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March 4, 2015
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children's books
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children's publishing
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digital books
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picture books
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self-publishing
Self-Publishing: Is It the Most Important Conversation for Traditional Publishers?
Is it possible that all the changes happening in publishing can be encapsulated by a conversation about self-publishing? ...
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October 9, 2013
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e-publishing
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ebooks
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Self-Publishing
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self-publishing
Agent-Assisted Self-Publishing and the Amazon White Glove Program
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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March 26, 2013
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Amazon KDP
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E-Books
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Guest Post
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Marketing & Promotion
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Publishing Industry Reporting
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Self-Publishing
Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing: Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds
CJ Lyons (@cjlyonswriter) is an award-winning, critically acclaimed New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She practiced pediatrics and ...
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January 30, 2013
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Author Q&A
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Getting Published
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Self-Publishing
Commodity Publishing, Self-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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January 8, 2013
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indie authors
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Publishing Industry Reporting
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Self-Publishing
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self-publishing
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traditional publishing
Getting a Traditional Book Deal After Self-Publishing
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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December 12, 2012
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E-Books
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e-publishing
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Guest Post
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Marketing & Promotion
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Self-Publishing
Why Self-Publishing Is a Tragic Term
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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June 27, 2012
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Getting Published
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Marketing & Promotion
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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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June 13, 2012
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Publishing Industry Reporting
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Self-Publishing
When Self-Publishing Is More Useful As a Marketing Tool
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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May 16, 2012
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E-Books
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e-publishing
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Guest Post
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indie authors
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Marketing & Promotion
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Self-Publishing
Going After the Widest Audience Possible: Q&A with Award-Winning Author Jami Fairleigh
The self-publishing author of cozy post-apocalypic fantasy was crowned 2023 Indie Author of the Year by the Indie Author Project ...
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March 13, 2024
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Author Q&A
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Self-Publishing
The Case for Pursuing a Traditional Publishing Deal Without an Agent
Kicking off your publishing career with a small press is a great way to get to know the industry, build ...
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March 12, 2024
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Getting Published
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Guest Post
Hybrid Publishers and Paid Publishing Services: Red Flags to Watch For
If you’re an author seeking a hybrid publisher or self-publishing assistance, it’s important to know what to look out for ...
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February 14, 2024
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Guest Post
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Self-Publishing
Ghostwriting Trends: A Report from the Gathering of the Ghosts in New York City
Ghostwriters, whose literary contributions have often been made in secret, are creating more community and visibility for their work ...
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January 24, 2024
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Guest Post
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Publishing Industry Reporting
Agents and Editors Aren’t Always Right About Market Potential
It doesn’t bode well for the publishing industry’s future when acquisition decisions are based solely on an author’s past sales ...
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December 5, 2023
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How to Get Published
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Small and Independent Publishers
Creative Planning for Authors and Poets
Creative planning is the act of mapping out where you are, where you want to go, and how you are ...
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November 6, 2023
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Guest Post
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Work-Life
Earn Six Figures as a Writer With This One Weird Trick
Literary citizenship—freely sharing your knowledge with those in need—can reap substantial rewards for authors and editors ...
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October 31, 2023
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Author Earnings & Careers
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Guest Post
The Other Pitch Packages Authors Should Prepare
When soliciting blurbs or appearances on podcasts, its important to convey—in just a few lines—what you and your writing are ...
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September 28, 2023
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Author Platform
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Guest Post
Is It Worthwhile to Write My Memoir, Especially If a Publishing Deal Is Unlikely?
An experienced author of advanced age considers the value of tackling a memoir with resonant themes but a challenging road ...
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September 27, 2023
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Ask the Editor
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Memoir Craft
How Can I Convince Editors That My Information Can Be Believed?
A writer claiming to have solved a well-known true crime case faces credibility hurdles when pitching his manuscript ...
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August 23, 2023
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Ask the Editor
How to Land an Agent for a Graphic Novel
While artists don’t necessarily need an agent to get into comics, these tips will help graphic novelists seeking traditional publication ...
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August 17, 2023
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Finding & Researching Agents
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Guest Post
Book Files and Formats: How to Protect Your Writing Investment
Owning and protecting your publishing source files is one of the most important things a writer can do to protect their writing ...
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July 5, 2023
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Guest Post
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Self-Publishing
8 Tips for Authors to Boost Their Homepage
The average visitor spends on average 54 seconds on a webpage. Here are some tips to help turn visitors into ...
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June 22, 2023
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Author Websites
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Guest Post
When Do You Need an Author Website?
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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June 7, 2023
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Author Websites
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Guest Post
Boost Your Book Launch by Perfecting Distribution and Metadata
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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May 2, 2023
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Guest Post
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Marketing & Promotion
How to Make Productive Use of ChatGPT: Q&A with Elisa Lorello
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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April 19, 2023
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Author Q&A
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Guest Post
How to Survive Editing
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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March 14, 2023
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
How Bad Publishers Hurt Authors
When her indie publisher goes AWOL, an author finds the community and resources she needs to pick up the pieces ...
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March 8, 2023
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Getting Published
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Guest Post
The Nuts and Bolts of Becoming an Independent Editor
There is no formalized career path for freelance editors. From the hosts of the Independent Editor Podcast, here are tips ...
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February 28, 2023
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Freelancing
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Guest Post
How to Minimize Hurt Feelings When Writing Your Memoir
Memoirists can take steps throughout the writing and publishing process to minimize fallout and family strife ...
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February 23, 2023
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
How Authors Can Build Relationships with Independent Bookstores
Marketing your book to bookstores—like marketing your book anywhere else—requires research and shoe leather ...
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February 22, 2023
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Marketing & Promotion
Querying & Submitting in 2023: Q&A with Jeff Herman
Jeff Herman is the author of Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents, 29th Edition ...
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February 7, 2023
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Literary Agents
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Queries & Synopses
Marketing Books That Aren’t New with Dan Blank
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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December 28, 2022
Is an Editor Worth the Money?
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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December 28, 2022
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Ask the Editor
Before You Hire a Developmental Editor: What You Need to Know
Three editors discuss the types and stages of editing, whether publishing industry experience matters, hiring guidelines and much more ...
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December 15, 2022
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Guest Post
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Working with Editors
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