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Audiobooks for Indie Authors: Top Audiobook Platforms & Tips for Success self publishing Mar 20, 2025

Audiobooks are a popular way of enjoying stories, whether during your daily commute, a workout, or just some downtime. But are audiobooks only available to big-name authors with traditional publishe...

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Read Like a Writer: Enhance Your Fiction and Writing Practice productivity Mar 13, 2025

Are you looking for ways to become a better writer? If so, look no further than your bookshelf! That's right, reading is the key— and one of the best ways to improve your skills. But, before you cozy ...

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Avoiding White Room Syndrome: Tips to Ground Your Fiction Effectively worldbuilding Mar 06, 2025

Setting can be a tricky beast for an author. We might see the spaces taking place vividly in our mind’s eye (or on our vision boards!), and sometimes, that can lead to cramming as many details as po...

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Exploring Portal Fiction: A Guide to the Sub-Genre of New Worlds drafting Feb 27, 2025

Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: What do these stories have in common? They're all classic examples of the popular portal fiction subgenre!

What is portal...

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Breaking Up with Your Literary Agent: How and When to Change Agents traditional publishing Feb 20, 2025

In traditional publishing, your literary agent is your most important partner. The right agent can help you polish your manuscript, pitch your book to editors, secure a lucrative publishing deal, and ...

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Mastering Book Editing: How to Effectively Edit a Novel Scene by Scene editing & revising Feb 13, 2025

Editing your novel can feel overwhelming. Once you've finished editing the big picture of your story and made major revisions that affect the story as a whole, where do you go next? The second stage...

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YouTube for Authors: How to Use YouTube to Grow Your Audience marketing Feb 06, 2025

When discussing platforms for book marketing, many people may point to social networks like Instagram or TikTok, but what about YouTube? While YouTube is a powerful search engine and is used for many ...

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Choosing and Using a Pen Name: A Guide to Pseudonyms getting published Jan 30, 2025

A pen name can be an essential part of an author's identity. From George Eliot to Mark Twain, many famous authors have used pseudonyms. But how do you know when to use one? In this post, we'll explore...

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