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Libraries Opening to Self-Published Authors
There is no question that public libraries are in a difficult position. They're charged with providing valuable technology resources, learning opportunities,See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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BookTrack Review: Books with Soundtracks?
Audio stimulation can help a ton with writing--I've mentioned it before, and it's worth bringing up again. Reading a draft aloud can help you find mistakes that you never could have caught...
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Self Published, or Vanity Press? The Difference
I'm an active supporter of self and independent publishing. Writers should have a say in how much control they want to have in a book, and investing money in your writing should be treated the...
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The #1 things most self-publishing authors get wrong (mistakes to avoid).
This month I published over 100 YouTube videos. I'm getting a little more confident, though I tend t...See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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5 Things Learned by Organizing Book Blog Tour
The past few months have been insane, but it is good to be back after a longer-than-expected hiatus! I thought setting Automaton up for publication would be the hardest part, formatting it and...
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Kindle Unlimited's Decision: Why It's Actually A Good Thing
The self-publishing community has been in an outrage lately over Kindle Unlimited's decision to base payments on how much of your book has been read instead of the fact that someone downloaded it....
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Where to Find Your Author Community
Books typically don't sell themselves. Successful authors create communities to help promote their books. These 5 sites will help you build your community.See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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Writing Advice From Writers You Can Trust
20 great articles on writing and self-publishing a book - Writing advice from writers you can trust collated by Novel ExperienceSee it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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5 Ways to Save Money On Self Publishing: cut costs without cutting corners
You want to save money on self publishing, but you don't want to cut corners. Your book is an ambassador for you. There are five ways you can save...Amanda Clemmer's insight:Nice tips!See it on...
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How to Please Book Reviewers | Self-Publishing Advice for Writers
Bookblogger and indie author Debbie Young offers advice about how to get reviewers for self-published books - and how not to upset reviewers!See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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Showdown: Yarny vs. Litlift
Writing your novel as a Word document might be simple, but it comes with a lot of risks. The file could be lost. Your computer could get smashed on by a visiting elephant. Or you could find...
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How To Write Better Fiction
Sometimes a scene in a story has nothing wrong with it (nothing obvious, anyway) and yet it doesn’t work. It’s a necessary scene, important to the story, but it feels flat and uninteresting. People who...
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How to Improve Your Description Copy to Sell More Ebooks
Your book description on retailer sites like Amazon is one of the most important ebook marketing elements at your disposal. Your cover and title will catch potential readers’ attention, but your...
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Avoiding Writing Paralysis Due To Over-Analysis | - Linkis.com
Amanda Clemmer's insight:I wouldn't think that anyone still over analyzes their work before publishing, but it still happens. The sweet spot is between quickly written drafts and a few hours of...
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Becoming a Publisher: A Positive Choice for Authors
The book is written, proofed, edited and re-read until you feel as if your eyeballs will bleed, you've "sent it out" and now the wait begins.See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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What I Learned from Writing Anonymously
I've been building quite a bit of recognition lately, and it's a mixed bag. People have expectations, and I need to be careful to keep my writing quality at its best and to work to keep improving....
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500 top authors line up for new attack on Amazon over 'book monopoly' claim -...
A group of more than 500 prominent authors says Amazon.com Inc. has “unprecedented power” over the book...See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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Want to Be a Writer? It's Time to Act Like a Writer | WritersDigest.com
I realized I wasn’t taking my writing like a job. When I finally turned that corner, my career took a big leap. Here's how you can do the same.See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Successful Author?
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Successful Author? Take our quiz!See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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Promoting your Series: Free vs. 99c
I was reading Tara Sparling's interesting post on free books, where she complains about authors pricing their books too low. Amazon agrees with her. I believe that’s why they only start offering...
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100% off Fiction Writing - Write, Polish and Publish Your First Novel course...
Learn step-by-step what it takes to write your first novel with the help of a bestselling author....
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How to Find Images for Your Book Marketing Campaigns
Your book marketing assets should include images that will elicit an emotional response and get people to pay attention. But where can you find them?See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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Self Editing Tips For Writers
Self editing is clearly a cheaper option, or is it. What if it all goes terribly wrong?See it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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My Adventures with Kindle Scout (Part 1)
I'll admit, I've been too busy for blog posts lately. Writing and editing and more editing has kept me working full-time--but with a temporary lull and a new publishing adventure on the horizon,...
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How to grow your fiction email list
How to grow your fiction email listSee it on Scoop.it, via Finish That Novel
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My Kindle Scout Adventure: Day 1
I'm losing track of what part I am at this point. Today is the first day of my campaign on Kindle Scout. All day I've been passing the link out, sharing on social media, and brainstorming of ways to...
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Amazon has officially won the multibillion-dollar self-publishing market
Penguin Random House, the largest book publisher in the world, is chopping off its self-publishing arm. The company said Tuesday (Jan. 5) that it has sold Author Solutions—the self-publishing...
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My Adventures with Kindle Scout: Desperation Sets In
Please vote for The Grim Reaper: And Company! here: https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/X0Z1F8GSDDVB Going into this, I knew there would be high points and low points. A few days ago was a high point....
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5 Things I Learned After Kindle Scout Rejected My Novel
It's been old news for me since Friday night--my book got rejected by Kindle Scout. It held on much longer than I had expected, but what I didn't expect was the sudden wave of realizations that hit me...
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11 Quotes to Challenge Your Views – Lumpy Guppy
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