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What is an Imprint and How Does it Work?
What is an imprint? This is one of those publishing terms that gets mentioned but is rarely explained. Most beginning writers assume
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How to Write an Author Bio
Let’s be honest, writing an author bio is something we writers dread. The manuscript is ready to go, but now it’s time
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How Much Do Writers Make?
If you find yourself asking Google “How much do writers make?” you’re not alone. But the answer is not so straightforward. Some
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Book Title Ideas: Tips and Techniques
At some point in every writing project, you end up staring at a blank space where the title should be. Sometimes the
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How to Get an ISBN for Your Book
If you’re wondering how to get an ISBN, let me help you. The ISBN is one of those publishing steps nobody thinks
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Epub vs. Mobi: Which eBook Format Do You Need to Publish?
Most writers, deep in their first drafts, are not wondering about ebook file formats. But at some point, particularly if you’re self-publishing,
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How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book? A Realistic Breakdown
At some point, after the manuscript is finished and the relief of typing “the end” has worn off, you start to think
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Abridged vs. Unabridged: The Essentials of a Story
Considering the difference between a story that’s abridged vs. unabridged hints at something profound about what makes a story tick. The gap
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Amazon Marketing Services Explained: Beginner’s Guide to Amazon Ads
You’ve completed your manuscript. You’ve gone through revision and editing. You’ve nailed down the cover and written a blurb you’re ecstatic about.
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How to Publish a Book on Amazon KDP (A Step-by-Step Guide)
If you have done any research into self-publishing, you have probably seen the same name appearing everywhere: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). This
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How to Copyright a Book Like a Pro
In the world of digital publishing, intellectual property protection is more vital today than ever. Whether you are self-publishing on a platform
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How to Write a Query Letter
Writing a query letter after finishing your manuscript can feel like climbing a second mountain you didn’t know was there. It took
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How to Self-Publish a Book
On the topic of self‑publishing, conversations tend to involve the same handful of outcomes. You might have heard how Andy Weir first
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Literary Agents: Steps to Securing Representation
Literary agents serve as the link between writers and the publishing houses that print and market their books. They’re often described as
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Book Cover Design
Make your book stand out with professional Book Cover Design. Learn how to use color theory and intrigue to capture readers at first glance.
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A Writer’s Guide to Amazon Author Central
Boost your book sales by mastering Amazon Author Central. Learn to curate your brand, use Kindle marketing tools, and connect with more readers.
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How to Publish a Book
Master the path to publication. Learn how to polish your manuscript, query literary agents, handle rejection, and weigh the pros of self-publishing.
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A Guide to Pen Names
Create a powerful tool to protect your personhood and work with a pen name, but establish it intentionally and early in your career in order to use this device of authorship cleverly.
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What is an imprint? This is one of those publishing terms that gets mentioned but is rarely explained. Most beginning...
Let’s be honest, writing an author bio is something we writers dread. The manuscript is ready to go, but now...
If you find yourself asking Google “How much do writers make?” you’re not alone. But the answer is not so...
At some point in every writing project, you end up staring at a blank space where the title should be. ...
If you’re wondering how to get an ISBN, let me help you. The ISBN is one of those publishing steps...
Most writers, deep in their first drafts, are not wondering about ebook file formats. But at some point, particularly if...
At some point, after the manuscript is finished and the relief of typing “the end” has worn off, you start...
Considering the difference between a story that’s abridged vs. unabridged hints at something profound about what makes a story tick. ...
You’ve completed your manuscript. You’ve gone through revision and editing. You’ve nailed down the cover and written a blurb you’re...
If you have done any research into self-publishing, you have probably seen the same name appearing everywhere: Kindle Direct Publishing...
In the world of digital publishing, intellectual property protection is more vital today than ever. Whether you are self-publishing on...
Writing a query letter after finishing your manuscript can feel like climbing a second mountain you didn’t know was there. ...
On the topic of self‑publishing, conversations tend to involve the same handful of outcomes. You might have heard how Andy...
Literary agents serve as the link between writers and the publishing houses that print and market their books. They’re often...
Make your book stand out with professional Book Cover Design. Learn how to use color theory and intrigue to capture...
Boost your book sales by mastering Amazon Author Central. Learn to curate your brand, use Kindle marketing tools, and connect...
Master the path to publication. Learn how to polish your manuscript, query literary agents, handle rejection, and weigh the pros...
Create a powerful tool to protect your personhood and work with a pen name, but establish it intentionally and early...
