Being aware of how to identify scammers and fake accounts can make a huge difference between making it and being conned as an authorThe online world is a wonderful place where authors have the opportu...
Authors who look at their platform as a brand will be able to create a recognizable platform that pulls readers inIn today’s crowded book market, having great writing isn’t enough — you need a strong...
Knowing what to consider when determining the price for your book is important when having a competitive book priceSetting the right price for your self-published book can mean the difference between...
Martha's Journal: A Kayla Hicks Book Review
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In a world where AI mixes with a classic horror creature, the question is, who will survive?What is Martha's Notebook about?How long can someone outrun intelligent zombies nicknamed "Chippers," capabl...
The Hidden Costs of Self-Publishing
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Find out how and where to spend your precious publishing budgetSelf-publishing gives authors full control over their books, but many don’t realize just how many costs are involved beyond writing the m...
Knowing how to strengthen your writing is essential to giving readers a strong storyNo matter how great your story idea is, certain writing mistakes can weaken your narrative, disengage readers, and r...
How to Write a Book Review
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Knowing how to write a good book review can help not only the author of the book but also future readersOne of the best ways to help a book is by leaving a book review.Yes, we could leave a starred re...
How to Develop a Project Timeline That Covers All Aspects of Publishing from Start to Publication
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Authors should create a schedule for their deadlines and how they spend their time intentionally to make it all happenWhen it comes to publishing a book, planning out each step along the way is essent...
Author Spotlight: Melissa Roos
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Author Melissa Roos book is a page-turning romance mystery that keeps readers on their toesWhat is Cherry Hollow about?For Cami Parker, Cherry Hollow represents . . .Twins.Tragedy....
Paying attention to the book cover font, color schemes, and imagery is going to help you create a marketable book coverWhen designing a book cover, it’s not just about making something that looks good...
Knowing that reading your work aloud, investing in editing software, and taking time away from your work to improve your writing is the key to successWhen wanting to release the best possible version...
Knowing what each type of reader is and how to properly utilize their skills is importantWhen it comes to the editing stage of your book, the greatest assets available to you are alpha and beta reader...
Author Kayla Hicks' latest young adult book release reached the number four spot on Amazon's New Release charts for Teen & Young Adult Sci-Fi Mystery eBooks.What is Escape City about?In the glitte...
The positives of participating in Kindle Unlimited outweigh the negatives, but learning ways to increase your page reads is keyAmazon is the top platform for publishing books at the moment and doesn’t...
Author Kayla Hicks will post a short video for 30 consecutive days on the topics of audience building, writing, publishing, and authorshipAfter having success sharing tips, tricks, and insights on my...
What is Ironside and Aegis about?When a shadowy organization called the Agency gets hold of a meteoric alloy that can induce superpowers, it falls to two young American patriots to stop them and save...