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Jim Foley -0Writing a book is no easy feat, but if you achieve the right mindset, set realistic goals, and create a healthy writing routine, you can stay motivated, make steady progress, and complete your book.Six Things You Need To Write A Book
Do not underestimate the commitment it will take to realize your story and write a book. Boil your project down to the core components you need to see your project through to the end and prepare for the task ahead.What Motivates These Seven Famous Authors To Write?
What does it take to go beyond the ordinary and enter that special realm that elevates a written work? These famous writers have some insights.
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Writers and Editors: Finding The Right Fit
Andre Calilhanna and Janna Lopez talk about writing and editing and the process of finding the right fit to produce your best written work.How To Be A Good Beta Reader
When you read for an author, what do you offer? These eight considerations form a code of conduct that can help a writer and beta reader get the most from one another.11 Ways To See Your Writing In A New Light
Whether you're ready to revise your writing or struggling with your first draft, these exercises can help you get a fresh perspective.
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Six Things You Need To Write A Book
Do not underestimate the commitment it will take to realize your story and write a book. Boil your project down to the core components you need to see your project through to the end and prepare for the task ahead.The Story Arc Makes Your Stories Powerful
Adding structure to your stories shouldn't stifle imagination or creativity. The story arc exists to help you tell a satisfying story. Estimated...Choose Kindness When You Give Writing Feedback
There's vulnerability at the heart of a request for a writing critique. I choose to meet that with kindness.
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How to Harness the Power of Foreshadowing
What is foreshadowing and why is it such an effective literary device? From Hitchcock to Skywalker, let's explore this source of suspense.How Your Title Can Enrich Your Writing
Don’t struggle to create a book title — or any writing project's title. Propel and define your work by adapting your project’s name as you go.Something To Blog About As An Author
Developing a voice, knowing your intention, and identifying your ideal reader will help you find a winning formula for your author blog.
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Are There Reliable Speech-to-Text Options For Writers?
For all the power of modern personal computers, speech-to-text has been a difficult service to perfect. Has its time finally come?Is A Writing Workshop Right For You?
Writers rarely produce perfect first drafts that are ready to publish. Even famous authors like Ernest Hemingway and Virginia Woolf joined writing workshops to polish their prose.Writing Without Purpose
Writing does not need to be about productivity, results, recognition, or word counts. But are you ready to try writing without purpose?
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Expand Your Book’s Reach With BookBaby’s Book Translation Service
BookBaby's professional book translation service is a major step forward for self-published authors and publishers who want to reach a global audience.Why BookBaby Built A Print-On-Demand Solution
The short answer to why we built our print-on-demand facility (right here in New Jersey) is because self-publishing authors asked us to.When’s the best time to publish your book? Now!
BookBaby publishing specialist Alli Henderson gives some practical advice about the best time to publish your book. Spoiler: if your book's ready, it's time to publish!
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Why BookBaby Built A Print-On-Demand Solution
The short answer to why we built our print-on-demand facility (right here in New Jersey) is because self-publishing authors asked us to.When’s the best time to publish your book? Now!
BookBaby publishing specialist Alli Henderson gives some practical advice about the best time to publish your book. Spoiler: if your book's ready, it's time to publish!Why Readers And Authors Love Audiobooks
There are a lot of reasons why audiobooks continue to grow in popularity, and the benefits are there for both writers and listeners.
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Book Cover Design Ideas: Before And After
Becky Rodriguez-Smith, director of design services at BookBaby, and Amy Epright, senior book designer, address five elements that make a great book cover design, with before-and-after examples to drive home these design ideals.Why Does My Book Need Interior Formatting?
In this “Indie Author Minute Video,” book designer Kaitlin Quigley talks about the unsung hero in your book’s journey to a professional publish: interior formatting.The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.
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How To Generate Additional Book Revenue From Your Nonfiction Title
Borrowing ideas from other industries can create new book revenue ideas for your nonfiction title, and your fiction titles, as well.3 Tips To Boost Your Book Sales This Fall
A great way to boost book sales is to hit the ground and connect with readers through personal and grassroots efforts. Here are some ideas to get you started.Your Book’s Pre-sale Period Explained
In this “Indie Author Minute” video, Avery Bacchues explains why driving traffic and advance sales in the weeks before publication helps guarantee your book never ends up as “temporarily out of stock.”
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How Long Should A Novel Be?
Getting ready to write a book and wondering how many words you need to pen? Here are some rule-of-thumb insights into how long your book should be.Choosing Your Book’s Trim Size
BookBaby publishing specialist Sierra Edwards discusses what a book’s trim size is and how to choose the one that’s right for your project.Paperback vs. Hardcover Books: Which Is Right For You?
One choice self-published authors need to make is whether to go with a hardcover vs. paperback book cover. They both have their benefits — so which is right for you?
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How To Use 100 Printed Books To Promote Your Self-published Title
If you're going to use printed books to promote your self-published title – we've got ideas for how to put 100 of them to work for you.How To Define Your Book’s Target Audience In 6 Steps
Defining and engaging your target market is crucial when it comes to promotion, and these six steps can help you build your reader personas.Common-sense Tips To Get People To Your Book Signing
These strategies can help you summon a vibrant audience for your next big literary event or book signing.
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Common-sense Tips To Get People To Your Book Signing
These strategies can help you summon a vibrant audience for your next big literary event or book signing.How To Get People To Your Book Signing
Creative and thoughtful planning will help you fill the house for your book launch, book signing, or next big literary event.Your Book’s Pre-sale Period Explained
In this “Indie Author Minute” video, Avery Bacchues explains why driving traffic and advance sales in the weeks before publication helps guarantee your book never ends up as “temporarily out of stock.”
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