books
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Things You Don’t Need to Self-Publish a Book
A Massive Social Media Following You do not need to have a million social media followers to publish a book. Your community will grow as you do. This is a marathon, not a sprint. A Fat Bank Account You do not need to spend your rent/mortgage money to publish a book. This is not to… Continue reading
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Signs You Are Not Ready to Self-Publish Part 3: You Don’t Read.
I don’t know which new Indie Author needs to hear this, but it shows in your writing if you don’t read. It is said that writers write, which is true, but writers also read. It is through reading that we learn the basics of how to write. This means that reading and writing are a… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s Book Review Registry: Early Registration for 2022
My review registry is closed for 2021. I am only reviewing books left in the queue. However, please do consider registering early for 2022 as spots fill up fast, and there’s only one me. What is a Book Review? A book review is a form of literary criticism in which a book is analyzed based… Continue reading
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It’s Okay to Talk About Something Other Than Your Books
At its core, businesses are built on the foundation of relationships. This is especially true in the Self-Publishing world, where authors do not always have access to the exposure traditionally published authors receive. When it comes to social media, it’s about being social and making connections with others, so it’s okay to talk about things… Continue reading
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Dear Indie Authors, Stop Stalking Your Amazon Book Ranking
Independent Authors have become obsessed with rankings, reviews, and becoming an Amazon Best Seller over the years. While there is proof book reviews carry weight (social proof, credibility, increased visibility), there are many myths surrounding rankings. According to Amazon, “the better the sales rank, the more sales it’s getting on Amazon.” But, is this true?… Continue reading
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Preorder: The Women with Blue Eyes: Rise of the Fallen
Without further ado, I hope you will enjoy my introduction to Urban / Contemporary / Black AFAM Fantasy Fiction. About. When Tina’s nephew, Ronnie is killed, she is left to care for his siblings and to solve a series of mysterious murders involving only black men. Investigating each murder thrusts her and her team into… Continue reading
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Self-Publishing (The Right Way) Is Not Free
I read a book a couple of weekends ago. I feel it has the utmost potential. To be clear, this isn’t a book from my book review service. I read this book on my own time from an author I do not know. I enjoyed the testimony; I loved the cover, and I can relate… Continue reading
