indie authors
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Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Dr. K.E. Garland
Been a minute since our last Introduction! Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to K.E. Garland. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Katherin Elizabeth Garland and I was born and raised on the west side of Chicago. I currently… Continue reading
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So This Happened
Those of you already following me on social media are already aware of this….but… I hate to be so dramatic but I have news… Yesterday it became official. I’ve been doing some underground work and…. …on Saturday, December 30, 2017, one of my books made it to the shelves of a brick and mortar bookstore… Continue reading
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An Alternative to ACX for Audiobook Production and Distribution – Jane Friedman
Has anyone tried ListenUp for audiobook production? It sounds interesting, though the upfront cost is pretty STEEP. lol. Aside from the service itself, I like what they said about Audiobook sales being dependent on the success of the book in print and digital format. Gave me a new perspective on how to approach audiobooks. My… Continue reading
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Premade Book Covers: 2 Things to Keep in Mind
There’s a quote floating around somewhere that says: “Don’t go broke trying to prove to other broke people that you ain’t broke.” Many authors are on budgets now more than ever and this has created an entirely new source of income for graphic designers, many of whom offer premade book covers as well as custom… Continue reading
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New Author Tip
Blogging has greatly impacted my writing life. The knowledge and wisdom from my fellow bloggers is amazing. I love that we build each other up and alert one another to things that may seem fishy in the publishing industry. I love that we promote each other and help advance the other’s writing life. That said,… Continue reading
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Writers: Are You Ready To Sign With An Independent Publisher? Read This First #AmWriting
Yes Yes and Yes! I was just working on a guest article covering this same subject. Please, authors, do your research. Don’t let the perceived prestige of “being signed” get you scammed! Times have changed and there’s a lot you can do yourself. Continue reading
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Easy Blogging for Authors: 10 Tips for a Successful Author Blog, Anne R Allen
Anne is at it again with a most excellent article on Blogging for Authors. If you’re an author and you’re looking to learn more about how your blog differs from a business blog, check out this post. She talks being true to your brand, not defining your blog success by numbers, networking and not sacrificing… Continue reading
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