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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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About That Last Post
Hey Family, So, every now and again, I will accidentally publish a post from my phone. This is because the preview and publish buttons are right next to each other in the WordPress app. I always preview my posts at least a thousand times before posting. I removed the last post with the title “Why… 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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Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Hugh C.N. Miller
Please help me extend a warm welcome to Hugh C.N. Miller. Welcome to the PBS Blog! What is your name and where are you from? My name is Hugh C.N. Miller and I am from Johannesburg, South Africa Okay. South Africa in the house. My Uncle’s name was Hugh! What kind of music do you… Continue reading
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Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Natasha Jeneen Thomas
Please help me extend a warm welcome to Natasha Thomas. Welcome to the PBS Blog! What is your name and where are you from? My name is Natasha and I’m from Daytona Beach, Florida. I’ve been living in the metro Atlanta area for the past 11 years. Cool beans. Are you employed outside of writing?… Continue reading
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Signs You Are Not Ready to Self-Publish Part 2: Not Preparing Financially
I once paid $300 for a book cover. At the time, I couldn’t afford to spend that kind of money on a cover. Not only did I not have the money, but even if I did, I couldn’t afford to invest it into a book cover when there were, as I saw it, much more… Continue reading
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Overcoming the Anxiety to Show Up: A Message to Introverted Indie Authors
I am from Chicago, where kids paid close attention to the shoes you were wearing after winter break. Everybody was checking to see who was wearing something new. See, in the hood where money is scarce, you got your best clothes and shoes around Christmas, so when kids come back from break, everybody is looking… Continue reading
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