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January 25, 2017

To Support an Author

Updated: This post has been revised and updated on 8/12/18 Purchasing the book is just one way that we can support an author’s work. There are many more. Can’t afford the book? Know your options. Buy the Book Obviously, the best way to support an author is to purchase their books. This helps us financially… Continue reading

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January 23, 2017

3 Tips To Keep Your Reader READING: Cliffhanger Endings

Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: Using my unreleased manuscript An Angel On Her Shoulder, I am showing you my techniques for reworking a story into a more readable, more enjoyable piece. It’s 45+ lessons in about 45 days. (To start at Chapter 1, click HERE.) To view it best, bring up the two versions in different… Continue reading

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January 22, 2017

This week in Indie Publishing

This week in Indie Publishing… Don Massenzio Literary Agent Breaks Down How to Win in Self-Publishing The facts don’t lie. Everyone who publishes a successful book doesn’t have a deal with a major publisher. Over the last two decades self-publishing has flourished and the books sold by independent authors have done amazing things in the… Continue reading

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January 19, 2017

Indie Author Support: Are You Harmful or Helpful?

This post came, literally, out of nowhere. In no way did I intend on taking an hour out of my schedule to write this post, but I wanted to share this article that was delivered to my email and get some feedback on it. It’s a great conversation starter. http://www.creativindie.com/the-cardinal-sin-of-self-publishing/ According to Derek, the cardinal… Continue reading

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January 17, 2017

5 Mistakes Authors Make on Social Media

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Michael Cristiano I thought writing a novel was the hard part. I thought endless drafting and editing and proofreading involved the most work when it came to being a writer. I was wrong. My debut novel has been on sale for a little less than a month, and I… Continue reading

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January 13, 2017

Owning Your Writing Craft

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz: ? by Tonya R. Moore There’s all this hubbub floating around out there lately, conflicting theories of all the DOs and DON’Ts of what it takes to be or become a successful author. Some time ago, I saw some Perpetual Writing Advice Giver actually tweet that if you’re a writer… Continue reading

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January 11, 2017

FREE Book Publicity Guide for Authors

Originally posted on Christa Wojciechowski: Hello all. A few months ago on Twitter, I posted a poll asking authors what their biggest challenge was in marketing their books. The most popular answer was “how to stand out from the crowd.” As a self-published author who helps other indie authors, I know how difficult is is… Continue reading

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My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.