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It is truly a rush as you finally click that publish button for your book. Whether you are self-publishing or traditionally publishing, taking the final step of getting your story in front of readers...
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The Value of Beta Readers

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Typing in those last few words to cross the finish line of your manuscript is a feeling like no other. The last steps to accomplishment...or so we thought.Now, setting aside editing, promoting, and wh...
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Here's your sneak peek:Chapter 1The clanks and clunks erupting from my truck were making for a terrifying drive to work. Despite having saved every single penny I could towards buying a decent vehicle...
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In a publishing world that is now anyone's game, there are numerous moving parts to ensuring your success as a self-published author. Yet, two of them come to the forefront of the mind. A great story:...
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Finding Your Target Audience

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I would be lying to you if I didn't admit that one of your first acts as a writer feels as if you are throwing out a wide net into the vast unknown. Even if you establish a strong Author Platform (web...
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Why Write?

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As long as people have been around stories and tales have been passed down from generation to generation. Stories that range from family history to tales that engage children’s imagination. We learn m...
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Writing Conditions

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I have been trying to find some time to finish my three projects however things seem to get in the way. With a three-year-old at home finding the time or a comfortable space to sit down and write seem...
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If you loved reading The Backup Superhero, I hope you are ready for the next installment. The Original Superheroes.First and foremost, the book took a left turn and took even me by surprise. When read...
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Sneak Peek of The Original Superheroes

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Time to Clean Up Everyone’s MessesPresent Day“The nation was yet again rocked this week as reports came flooding in of allegations and arrests in relation to former Level A superhero Goffman,” the rep...
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Interview: Author Kelly Noll

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Hello everyone! I am happy to have a special blog post for you all today, I am going to be looking to interview authors and pick their brains for your benefit. For this post, we get to talk with new a...
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Finding a Literary Agent

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As I have talked about before. Finding a literary agent is part of the process of getting published. I currently have some trusted beta readers reading my next novel allowing me to focus on finding a...
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Brainstorming

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Many times we have storylines, scenarios, and characters chomping at the bit to be put onto paper. Sometimes they work and sometimes, unfortunately, they don’t. When they don’t or even when you are fr...
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Trying to Get Published

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As I have said before publishing your book is a huge accomplishment. This signifies that you have made it, your book is done and you can be called an Author. How you get there is the better question.I...
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Three Challenges We Face as Writers

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As a writer, we come to find many obstacles that stand in our way. This could be any number of things, however, most times it is ourselves that are the obstacle. When writing we sometimes feel that we...
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Practice Makes Perfect

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Many questions that I see to answer on Quora and other sites run along the lines of how do I become a better writer, how do I write this well, or even what makes you a good writer? Practice, practice,...
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Connecting with Readers

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When I became a published author I needed to decide my next step. The most important step…connecting with your readers. Your readers are the reason why you write. They are the ones that help you to ke...
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