Kayla Hicks - Author Kayla Hicks - Author

Writing the Book Inside You

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Despite the faith you have in yourself, take the leap and write the bookWriting a book feels like the one thing many people talk about at some point in their lives, but only some of these people ever...
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Navigating the Self-Publishing Landscape

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Learn how to build momentum, find your audience, create a cover, and choose a publishing platformReaching the point of exploring publication for your book is a huge milestone.Mainly because it shows y...
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"Without giving too much away, the characters had me fooled! Nothing is what it seems, you need to keep reading ... just one more chapter..."- Amazon CustomerWhat it's about:A chilling psychological t...
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When authors create a process to publish, their book’s chances of success are increasedHaving a fleshed-out story to share with the world is a feeling like no other. And for many authors, we are ready...
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Knowing how to read the statistics on your social media posts is the key to posting content that pulls in your audienceThe key to growing your audience means posting content that your audience wants t...
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Using build-up, engagement, and follow-through tactics are the keys to grabbing your audience’s attentionIn the vast ocean of content, authors face the challenge of capturing and retaining their targe...
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Into the Grey: Sneak Peek

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By The Backup Superhero fanbase request, Into the Grey is releasing this Friday, March 1st!A book based on Seed but the starting and ending chapters are from Tanser Girls' point of view.Here is a snea...
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What is it about?A DEAD STAR IS HEADED FOR EARTH...THE SHIFT IN EARTH’S ORBIT WILL UNLEASH A NEW ICE AGE...AND THIS SUMMER WILL BE OUR LAST.THE NEWS BREAKSLogan Willis’s life is falling apart: he lost...
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Building a Personal Brand from Scratch

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You can learn how to start building your personal brand as an author on social media with no prior experience or followers.People underestimate the power of building a brand as an author.Mainly becaus...
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Before a reader purchases a book, they look at three things to influence their decision on whether or not to purchase it.They look at the cover of the book, the book description, and the reviews reade...
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"This story felt like talking to a friend about one of the darkest points in their life. The imagery used by the author pulls you in instantly."- B.W. WalkerWhat is it about?This is the story of why a...
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A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship...
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Dedication to Authorship

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Where it takes time and dedication to pave yourself a path to a career as an authorThe first book in an author’s career is a terrific milestone.Something that should be celebrated. And even though it...
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Grace has never loved anyone the way she loves Jagger. But he vanishes on the night that nearly destroys her.Eight years later, Jagger comes home, and nothing is how it was supposed to be. Dreams were...
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Creating staple book publishing strategies is key to reaching your target audienceIn the early stages of being a writer, many writers feel as if they are facing a vast ocean in terms of readers.In ter...
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Katherine Dyson- Author Interview

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1. Can you tell us a little about your writing career?I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was little, and from school, I went to university to do a Creative Writing degree. But after I graduated, I fou...
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