self-publishing
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#Multi-author promotions. Reasons why you should be thinking about them #amwriting
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews: Hi all: I have taken up an external project with tight deadlines to work towards and that means sometimes I have to improvise more than I like, but I thought I could share a few thoughts on the possible benefits of joining in with other authors to promote your… Continue reading
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Self-Publishing – Laying Bricks Ep 2: Mortar
“You cannot build your hopes upon unstable foundations and expect a product of longevity.” – Audrey Prim, Quote From heyygurrlheyy.wordpress.com Sure, there are other things we’ll need to do: paint the walls, add furniture, and hire professionals but not now, not while laying bricks. Execution is vital in going from an idea to something that… Continue reading
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No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book
“Even with Facebook, Netflix and other digital distractions increasingly vying for time, Americans’ appetite for reading books — the ones you actually hold in your hands — has not slowed in recent years, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Sixty-five percent of adults in the United States said they had read a… Continue reading
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Indie Book Convention in Tampa? Yes, please!
Originally posted on Author Lila Vale: I’d love to attend something close to home. Plus, Florida is awesome. If you think you might be interested, please fill out this form. This will help the organizers get a tentative head count so they know what venues to look at to host us and what kinds of accommodations we… Continue reading
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Self-Publishing – Ep 1 Laying Bricks
My husband and I would like to build our own home one day. Building your own home can be one of the most exciting projects you can undertake. It can also be one of the most frustrating projects. Though rewarding, actually getting to the point of building can take many years to accomplish. However, breaking… Continue reading
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The Top 50 Sites for Indie and Self-Published Authors
Originally posted on Jens Thoughts: I stumbled across this fantastic resource and wanted to share with you. I’d love to hear any feedback. ? # URL Category 1 KBoards – Writers’ Cafe ALL 2 The Newbie’s Guide to Publishing Self-Publishing 3 Amazon KDP & Author Central Resource 4 The Passive Voice Industry/News 5 Dean Wesley Smith Self-Publishing 6… Continue reading
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Why Your Book Isn’t Selling
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog: Original image courtesy of Juhan Sonin via Flickr Creative commons. The writer’s worst nightmare. You researched, you wrote, you finished, and then published your book. You wait for the sales and……….*crickets*. This is something that can happen to any kind of author, traditional or nontraditional. We think we have… Continue reading
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