Knowing what to expect upon self-publishing the first time is important in setting expectationsStepping into self-publishing for the first time is equally thrilling and overwhelming.You’re in full con...
5 Things I’ve Learned as an Indie Author
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During my 11-year career, I’ve learned 5 things that will help you become a successful Indie AuthorIn the past decade, the publishing world has substantially changed.For so long, the only path to publ...
Nerdelicious: A Kayla Hicks Book Review
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What is Nerdelicious by Mary Frame about?The plan is simple: stay in Blue Falls, Texas, for a few months to lick my wounds, search for work, and save up money to move back to New York. Then breeze bac...
Sharing early looks at your book and the progress builds momentum for your book before publicationMany writers wait until their book is polished, formatted, and published before thinking about marketi...
What is Undead Annihilation: A Zombie Apocalypse Thriller about?He thought he was at rock bottom. Then the world blew up. Now, he’s the only one that can save the city. But it may take more than he ha...
When embarking on the journey of self-publishing, authors should be aware of the scams and fake services they may encounterSelf-publishing opens amazing doors for writers — but it also opens the flood...
There are numerous ways authors can help one another to expand their audience, it just takes trying different methods that are beneficial to both partiesOne of the most effective (and fun) ways to gro...
Creating opportunities to change a social media follower to a fan of your work is something every author strives for, but the question is howBuilding a social media following as an author is a great a...
When authors build a community around their books, it not only helps lengthen the life of their books but spreads the wordWriting a book is only the beginning of your journey as an author.To create a...
Knowing what Kindle Unlimited offers authors as well as what it keeps from authors is important to know before enrollingKindle Unlimited (KU) is Amazon’s subscription-based reading service that allows...
Having the perfect description for your book can mean the difference of nailing a book saleA book blurb is one of the most powerful marketing tools an author has.It’s the first thing potential readers...
Book Launch Strategies That Actually Work
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Implementing proven book launch strategies for your work will help increase the success of your book launchLaunching a book successfully requires more than just hitting the publish button.A well-plann...
Knowing how to create an engaging and informative product section with Amazon’s A+ feature can make the difference for a book saleAmazon’s A+ Content feature is a powerful tool that allows authors and...
Figuring out how to engage and build your reader community as an author can be tricky but isn’t impossibleBuilding a thriving reader community is one of the most powerful ways to create a loyal fanbas...
Knowing the steps to take and details to remember before approaching libraries and bookstores is important to increase your chance of successGetting your self-published book into libraries and booksto...
The Best Social Media Platforms for Writers
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Knowing what platforms will serve you best as an author or writer is important, as well as how to effectively use themIn today’s digital age, social media has become an essential tool for writers to b...