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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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Tips for Debut Authors: What to Expect in Your Publishing Debut Year self publishing traditional publishing Sep 26, 2024

Congrats! It’s finally here—the release of your debut book! But now what? Do you post about your book on social media? Look for influencers? Hire a publicist? Do you read reviews on Amazon or Goodre...

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How to Handle Bad Book Reviews: Tips for Dealing with Negative Reader Feedback getting published productivity self publishing traditional publishing Apr 18, 2024

Congratulations! You've published your book, and it's now out in the world, ready to be read and reviewed by your audience. The book ratings pour in, and the excitement inside you builds as you see ...

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How to Design a Book Cover: 3 Tips for Eye-Catching Book Cover Design getting published self publishing Feb 15, 2024

We’re all familiar with the advice to “never judge a book by its cover,” but whether you like it or not, we all judge books by their covers. Aside from recommendations by friends and family, book co...

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What are Comp Titles? Tips for Pitching Your Story getting published marketing self publishing traditional publishing Dec 21, 2023

If you’ve ever tried to pitch your novel to an agent, publisher, or writing contest, you’ve probably been asked to compare it to other existing works, to give readers a better idea of your book. Com...

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How to Write a Synopsis for Your Novel getting published marketing self publishing traditional publishing Dec 07, 2023

Your manuscript is ready to query, you have a list of agents to contact, and you’re ready to draft the all-important query letter. As you prepare to send your letter to agents, there’s another piece o...

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Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself getting published self publishing traditional publishing Sep 21, 2023

Once you have a finished and polished book, it’s time to begin the next exciting step of your writing career: getting your book into the hands of readers! There are two main paths you can take to make...

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Tips for a Successful Book Launch: A 12-Month Marketing Plan marketing self publishing traditional publishing Jul 20, 2023

You’ve poured your heart and soul into your book. You spent countless months— even years— preparing your book for publication, and now the time to start marketing is here. It’s exciting, but also nerv...

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