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Don’t Back Down: Choose the Writing Territory You Can Defend Long and Fiercely
Many people want to be rock stars—and many people want to write books. But there are many ways in which ...
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October 26, 2017
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
Writing Secondary Characters That Pop—And Sell More Books
Series have become extremely popular, and secondary characters are now in the spotlight. Readers enjoy trying to spot the next ...
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August 24, 2017
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
Screenwriting Techniques to Strengthen Your Novel: Q&A with Nina R. Sadowsky
Screenwriter and novelist Nina R. Sadowsky shares screenwriting techniques that have influenced her novel writing, and writers can learn from ...
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July 6, 2017
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Author Q&A
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Guest Post
How to Spot Toxic Feedback: 7 Signs That the Writing Advice You’re Getting May Do More Harm Than Good
If you recognize the following characteristics in the critiques of your work, it may not just be inept—it may, in ...
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May 11, 2017
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
Freelance Writing IS a Viable Career (Don’t Listen to the Naysayers)
If you dream of a full-time freelance writing career, don't be discouraged by the largely negative messages about how difficult ...
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April 17, 2017
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freelance writing
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freelancing
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Freelancing
Why We Should Pause Before Mocking the Mall of America Writing Residency
The Mall of America residency isn’t going to be an appropriate opportunity for even a majority of writers. But it’s ...
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February 22, 2017
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Author Earnings & Careers
3 Myths About the MFA in Creative Writing
Most writers want an MFA for one of three reasons: They want to teach writing, they want to get published, ...
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July 20, 2016
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Author Earnings & Careers
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Guest Post
How to Create an Internal Mindset Conducive to Writing
As a product of the human brain, writing is particularly influenced by emotions, moods, and worldviews. Learn how to create ...
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June 20, 2016
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
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mindset
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writing
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writing advice
Writing Suspenseful Fiction: Reveal Answers Slowly
Award-winning author Jane K. Cleland explains how to implement the slow reveal to add suspense to your writing ...
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April 28, 2016
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crime fiction
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fiction craft
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fiction writing
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
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mystery
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suspense
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thriller fiction
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unreliable narrator
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writing fiction
Best Books on Writing
How to Write a Book Proposal, 5th Edition If you’re writing a nonfiction book (not a novel), this guide is ...
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March 25, 2016
Writing Advice for Children and Teens
What young people need to know about writing and publishing ...
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January 21, 2016
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Creativity
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fiction writing
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getting published
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publishing
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writing
What Writers Need to Know About Freelancing for Content Mills, Business Websites, and Information Portals
Freelance writer Leslie Truex offers tips on writing for content mills, websites, and information portals ...
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November 2, 2015
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content mills
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freelance writing
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Guest Post
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online writing
The Business Model of Literary Journals (or Lack Thereof)
Are literary journals justified in charging reading fees? ...
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October 26, 2015
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literary fiction
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literary journals
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literary magazines
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Publishing Industry Reporting
5 Observations on the Evolution of Author Business Models
As publishing becomes increasingly digital-driven, how are the business models for authorship changing? ...
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October 5, 2015
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Amazon
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Author Earnings & Careers
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book marketing and promotion
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book publishing
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e-publishing
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ebooks
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fiction writing
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indie authors
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online marketing
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self-publishing
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social media
Writing Your Book’s Back-Cover Copy
Editor Jessi Rita Hoffman explains how to craft professional and compelling back-cover copy for your book ...
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August 13, 2015
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back cover
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back-cover copy
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ebooks
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fiction
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Guest Post
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Marketing & Promotion
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nonfiction books
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self-publishing
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writing advice
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
The 4 Hidden Dangers of Writing Groups
Writing groups can cause fatal frustration, deep self-doubt, and sometimes years of wasted effort. Learn the most common dangers of ...
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June 25, 2015
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book editing
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craft and technique
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editing
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fiction writing
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
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revision
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self-editing
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writing groups
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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e-publishing
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ebooks
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illustrated books
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Literary Agents
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picture books
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Self-Publishing
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self-publishing
Being an Author vs. Running a Business as an Author
Is there a difference between being an author versus running a business as an author? In this interview with Joanna ...
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May 13, 2014
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Author Earnings & Careers
The Role of Faith (the Non-Religious Kind) in the Writing Life
The latest issue of my magazine Scratch is now available! The theme is Faith. If you're not a subscriber, here's what ...
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May 7, 2014
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Improve Your Writing
Writing & Money: A Brief Syllabus
For my upcoming keynote talk at The Muse & The Marketplace, I've been immersing myself in histories of publishing and ...
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April 16, 2014
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Author Earnings & Careers
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digital publishing
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future of publishing
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market
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money
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publishing
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writing
The Economics of Writing & Publishing in the Digital Age
On the right: Manjula Martin & Jane Friedman This past week, I was interviewed along with my Scratch business partner, ...
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March 8, 2014
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Author Earnings & Careers
Finding a Balance Between Writing and Marketing
Note from Jane: The following post by Joshua Graham (@J0shuaGraham) is the third in a series sponsored by Nook Press, offering tips and advice ...
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February 14, 2014
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Creativity
What Do You Want From Your Writing in 2014—And Beyond?
Your task is to express your goal as a writer in one sentence. Get it right, because it’s the single ...
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January 3, 2014
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Guest Post
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Improve Your Writing
The Art and Business of Reader Engagement and Author Platform
Strong reader relationships build unbelievable opportunities. Marketing and promotion ideas usually start by considering what reader relationships you have in ...
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December 13, 2013
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Marketing & Promotion
The 7-Step Business Plan for Writers
Your productivity and growth are a direct result of forming a business plan (and sticking to it); here are 7 ...
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December 3, 2013
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Author Earnings & Careers
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Guest Post
Best Business Advice for Writers: September 2013
Best Business Advice for Writers (Sept 2013): a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on ...
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October 6, 2013
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Author Earnings & Careers
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book marketing and promotion
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ebooks
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editing
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freelancing
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self-publishing
Best Business Advice for Writers: August 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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September 9, 2013
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agents
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Author Earnings & Careers
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book marketing and promotion
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ebooks
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ecommerce
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legal issues
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literary agents
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queries
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social media
Best Business Advice for Writers: July 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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August 5, 2013
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Author Earnings & Careers
Best Business Advice for Writers: June 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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July 3, 2013
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Author Earnings & Careers
Best Business Advice for Writers: May 2013
Best Business Advice for Writers is a list of the best online articles focused on the business of writing and ...
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June 4, 2013
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Author Earnings & Careers
Best Business Advice for Writers: April 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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May 3, 2013
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Author Earnings & Careers
Best Business Advice for Writers: March 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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April 1, 2013
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Author Earnings & Careers
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
Steal Your Way to Better Writing
Today's guest post is by poet and editor L.L. Barkat. You may remember her from an earlier guest post, You ...
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October 8, 2012
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Creativity
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how-to guides
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poetry
The Future of Reading and Writing: The Syllabus
Regardless of what type of writer you are—or where you're at in your career—I implore you to read and educate ...
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April 24, 2012
Jane’s Writing Advice Archive
Getting Started The Key Book Publishing Paths (Infographic) The Only Way to Know If You'll Be a Successful Writer You ...
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July 26, 2011
The Dirty Secret Behind Writing Advice
I'll start by saying that I have always advised writers in good faith. I would never suggest a writer undertake ...
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February 20, 2010
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Improve Your Writing
The Benefits of MFA Programs: Q&A with Alan Davis
One professor addresses common questions and criticisms about MFA programs ...
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May 4, 2022
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Author Q&A
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Guest Post
Art and Commerce Need Not Be at Odds
What does creativity have to do with business? A lot, it turns out. It’s just a different kind of creativity ...
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November 22, 2021
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Author Earnings & Careers
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Guest Post
Becoming a Paid Writer and Speaker with Benjamin Vogt
This class is now over and is unavailable for purchase. Sign up to receive announcements about upcoming classes. Find your niche, ...
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June 18, 2020
5 On: Debra Eckerling
Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline), founder of the writers' support group Write On!, discusses common writer challenges, the value of blogs, what ...
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March 24, 2017
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5 On
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Author Q&A
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blogging
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Guest Post
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networking
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social media
When Should You Write for Exposure? 5 Questions to Ask
When deciding whether to write for free—or for exposure—here are 5 questions writers should ask ...
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October 11, 2016
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Author Platform
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author promotion
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blogging
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book marketing and promotion
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platform building
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publicity
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writing
2 Easy Ways to Measure the Impact of Your Social Media Use
Learn how to easily study the impact of your social media use on your marketing and promotion efforts ...
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December 3, 2014
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analytics
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Facebook
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Social Media
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social media
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Twitter
How to Gain Traction in Your Career: Q&A with The Thriller Zone’s David Temple
Podcast host, author, and actor David Temple discusses his shift from being in radio to writing novels, landing all-star interviews, ...
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April 3, 2024
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Author Q&A
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Guest Post
Leverage Your Author Brand at Every Step of Publishing with Andrea Guevara
ONLINE CLASS Leverage Your Author Brand at Every Step of Publishing Learn how a true-to-you author brand can help you ...
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March 28, 2024
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
Substack Is Both Great and Terrible for Authors
Substack's business model relies on you charging readers, but don’t discount the long-term value of what you offer for free ...
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March 4, 2024
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Email Newsletters
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
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
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