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The Agent’s Role in the Digital Age: A Conversation with Jessica Faust
Literary agent Jessica Faust discusses how she helps authors self-publish ...
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November 30, 2015
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book packagers
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Guest Post
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Literary Agents
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literary agents
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pseudonyms
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self-publishing
5 On: Allyson Rudolph
Allyson Rudolph discusses some of her favorite experimental fiction, the day-to-day life of an associate editor at a publishing house, ...
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September 9, 2015
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editing
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Guest Post
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publishing
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Publishing Industry Reporting
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the overlook press
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writing
How to Find an Editor as a Self-Published Author
Indie author Teymour Shahabi explains how to find an editor for the draft of your self-published book and what to ...
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August 18, 2015
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content editing
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content editors
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copyediting
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editors
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
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The Lure of Romance Writing (and Earnings) for the Literary Set
A growing number of authors with serious literary cred are finding greater financial success—and a welcoming community—in the romance business ...
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August 4, 2015
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ebooks
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erotica
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MFA
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Publishing Industry Reporting
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romance
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self-publishing
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women's fiction
How Self-Published Authors Can Distribute to Libraries
Journalist and consultant Porter Anderson explains the new SELF-e program from Library Journal for getting self-published ebooks into American libraries ...
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July 2, 2015
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BiblioBoard
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E-Books
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Guest Post
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libraries
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Library Journal
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Publishing Industry Reporting
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self-publishing
5 On: Nathan Bransford
Author and former literary agent Nathan Bransford discusses (among other things) the ongoing emphasis on author platform, publisher and author ...
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July 1, 2015
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author platform
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Author Q&A
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book marketing and promotion
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Nathan Bransford
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publishing
5 On: Jim Thomsen
Editor Jim Thomsen discusses freelance editing, story craft, favorite authors, and his own authorial aspirations ...
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June 3, 2015
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Author Q&A
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book marketing and promotion
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editing
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Jim Thomsen
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marketing
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publishing
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writing
Are Literary Journals in Trouble?
Literary journals have done little to move beyond their gatekeeping function, and cling to a scarcity model that no longer ...
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May 16, 2015
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getting published
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literary journals
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Publishing Industry Reporting
5 On: Carol Hoenig
In this interview, author Carol Hoenig explains what makes an author attractive to the media ...
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April 22, 2015
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Author Q&A
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book marketing and promotion
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How 7 Literary Authors Collaborated to Launch a Box Set
A group of literary authors have launched a limited edition box set of novels. How did they make the collaboration ...
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March 17, 2015
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author promotion
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book marketing and promotion
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box set
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collaboration
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ebooks
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literary fiction
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self-publishing
How to Self-Publish Children’s Books Successfully: Notes From the Trenches
A traditionally published children's author discusses how she's launched a successful indie publishing effort in less than two years ...
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March 12, 2015
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book reviews
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bookstores
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children's publishing
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CreateSpace
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digital books
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Self-Publishing
5 On: Brian Felsen
BookBaby founder Brian Felsen discusses the push against the gatekeeper and the prevailing belief that not being on top is ...
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March 11, 2015
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book marketing and promotion
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brian felsen
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publishing
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writing
Should Children’s Book Authors Self-Publish?
Note from Jane: Today's guest post is by Sangeeta Mehta (@sangeeta_editor), a former acquiring editor of children's books at Little, ...
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November 24, 2014
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children's books
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Literary Agents
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middle grade
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self-publishing
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YA
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young adult
The Future of the Author-Publisher Relationship
This is a written version of a presentation I gave at LitFlow 2012 in Berlin, Germany. I also wrote a ...
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July 30, 2014
Why I Left My Mighty Agency and New York Publishers (for now)
Olivander / via Flickr Note from Jane: Today I'm beyond honored to feature bestselling author Claire Cook (@ClaireCookwrite), who has ...
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July 21, 2014
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Getting Published
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Guest Post
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Literary Agents
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Self-Publishing
Both Sides Now: A New York Editor and Author Goes Indie
Today's guest post is by author Leslie Wells. I’ve been on both sides of the publishing desk—as an acquiring executive ...
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June 30, 2014
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Getting Published
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Guest Post
Launching an Online Community: Q&A With Author-Entrepreneur Alexis Grant
What does it take to launch a new website and online community? A Q&A with author and entrepreneur Alexis Grant ...
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September 13, 2013
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advertising
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Author Q&A
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Facebook
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online communities
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writing advice
Better Than Fall Back: The Small Press Option
Some writers think a small press is something you have to make the best of. Yet small presses can often ...
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July 30, 2013
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Guest Post
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Small and Independent Publishers
Best Business Advice for Writers: February 2013
Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the ...
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March 2, 2013
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Author Earnings & Careers
How Long Should You Keep Trying to Get Published?
Don’t you wish someone could tell you how close you are to getting traditionally published? Don’t you wish someone could ...
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December 29, 2012
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Getting Published
Do Publishers Need to Offer More Value to Authors?
Chatting with Kay Steinke at LitFlow (Berlin), 2012 Last month, I gave a 15-minute presentation in Berlin, Germany, called The ...
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October 26, 2012
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advances
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book marketing and promotion
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The Evolving Model of the Entrepreneurial Novelist
It's pleasure to bring you this insightful Q&A with writer Sean Platt. As his own website states, Sean Platt writes ...
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October 12, 2011
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Author Q&A
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E-Books
3 Keys to Sustainable & Successful Indie Authorship
Note from Jane: I don't usually run posts that feature or promote a single service or solution. Authors need to ...
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October 7, 2011
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E-Books
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Guest Post
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Marketing & Promotion
Using an Agent to Get on Kindle
I've been keeping an eye on John Carpenter and his book project ever since we first started having conversations on ...
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September 23, 2011
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Author Q&A
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E-Books
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Getting Published
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Marketing & Promotion
Using Word of Mouth (Not Media Attention) to Sell Books
I've known John Warner since my days as an acquisitions editor at F+W Media. He is among the most decent, ...
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September 16, 2011
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Author Q&A
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Marketing & Promotion
Recommended Resources
Updated March 2024 None of these freelancers or services have paid to be listed, nor do I receive a commission ...
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December 20, 2009
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Uncategorized
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
Author Platform Follows the Work
One author threw herself into platform building and engagement, only to lose sight of what really mattered—her writing ...
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February 27, 2024
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Author Platform
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Guest Post
Author Platform Is Not a Requirement to Sell Your Novel or Children’s Book
Publishers and literary agents know this, even if they pretend otherwise to conveniently reject you and your work ...
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February 8, 2024
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Author Earnings & Careers
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Author Platform
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
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
How to Turn an Essay into a Book Deal
In marketing, “proof of concept” means testing an idea for sales potential before going all-in. Here’s how to apply that to ...
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November 1, 2023
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Guest Post
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How to Get Published
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
Author Platform Audit & Workshop in Boston
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Author Platform Audit & Workshop Work hands-on with Jane in Boston to improve your author website, email newsletter, ...
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September 22, 2023
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
Memoir or Self-Help? with Liz Green
ONLINE CLASS Memoir or Self-Help? Clear guidance on how to choose your book category, improve your writing, and ensure you ...
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May 1, 2023
Wattpad for Authors: It’s Not Just for the Young Folks
Three successful authors who are outside of Wattpad's key demographic discuss why they contribute to Wattpad and how it’s furthered ...
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March 15, 2023
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Author Q&A
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Other Publishing Paths
To Give It Away or Not to Give It Away
It’s hard to get someone to take a risk on an unknown author. A giveaway can make your book known ...
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March 7, 2023
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Guest Post
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Marketing & Promotion
Always Read the Acknowledgments Page
Acknowledgment pages allow us to peer into authors’ lives, and reveal the fascinating web of the publishing world ...
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March 1, 2023
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
Authors Who’ve Launched Their Careers on TikTok
Here’s how two self-published authors have been successful in their marketing and promotion efforts on TikTok ...
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February 16, 2023
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Social Media
The Business Skill I Wish I Could Grant to All Writers
Writers often view themselves as without power, but you can’t wait for permission or the “right time” to negotiate a ...
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February 14, 2023
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Author Earnings & Careers
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
Get Your Writing Life Organized with Paulette Perchach
ONLINE CLASS Get Your Writing Life Organized Enjoy the peace and professionalism of setting up a structure to keep you ...
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November 4, 2022
20 Reasons Why Everybody Should Write Short Stories
From appealing to short attention spans to offering no-fuss ways to play in another sandbox, short story writing has many ...
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October 26, 2022
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
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