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Publishing With A Small Press: Yes, No, Maybe?

Welcome Katherine Sears, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Booktrope Publishing, who is visiting my blog to discuss the benefits of working with a small or mid-sized publisher. Welcome, Katherine! I have said it before, and I will say it again – it is a great time to be an author. Today there are more choices on [...]

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5 Self-Publishing Mistakes I Made Last Year

Welcome my guest, indie author Tammy Salyer! The term “indie author” is a misnomer. Why? Because, as we all know, once you cover your keyboard for the day, your work is only 1/10 finished. Making the conscious effort to become a self-published indie author also means taking on the challenge of becoming your own marketer, publisher, art [...]

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Why Do We Blog?

If you’re a blogger, chances are you’ve asked yourself that in a weak moment. Blogging has its challenges at all stages: In the beginning, we don’t know what to write about and don’t see a lot of return on our investment. Later, we’ve run out of topics ideas and may be disillusioned about all the [...]

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6 Publishing Trends That Benefit Readers & Authors

In this post, successful indie author Toby Neal shares her insights about the ever-evolving world of self-publishing, and how the trends both impact and benefit authors and readers. I follow a number of industry blogs/websites including The Shatzkin Files, GalleyCat, Seth Godin’s Blog, and Publishers Weekly, just trying to keep marginally abreast of what’s happening [...]

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Book Marketing Men & Mavens Worth Following

In the world of self-publishing, successful book marketing strategies are ever-evolving. Promotions that worked like a charm six months ago may not make any sense at all today. I try to keep up with the conversation about which way the wind is blowing and where indie authors are headed with their marketing promotions and plans. A great [...]

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Getting Things Done: The Art of Workflow Management

We live in an age where more timesaving devices are available than ever before, yet many of us still feel overwhelmed by the mountain of tasks we face daily. We have too much to do and too little time to accomplish it all. It’s a challenge to remain focused amid all the distractions of our [...]

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