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The Hottest Summer Reads On BookBaby’s Bookshop
Looking for some excellent summer reading material? Support independent authors by shopping at the BookBaby Bookshop and lose yourself in these great titles.
Reaching THE END Of Your Story
Going from writer to published author requires a series of accomplishments — so what does it really take to get to THE END of your story?
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.”
How To Get Book Reviews
A powerful element of your book marketing plan should be getting book reviews. It's not always easy to do, but here are some ideas for how to go about getting them.
Seven Writing Mistakes That Make You Look Like an Amateur
Some writing mistakes will make you look like an amateur, even if you’re an experienced writer — but there are ways to avoid them.
How To Fail As A Writer In 23 Easy Steps
Want to be certain your writing career never leaves the ground? These 23 tips will help you stave off success and fail as a writer!
To ensure you fail as a writer:
1. Don’t worry too...
Apply The Bracket Model To Your Book Marketing
By borrowing the bracket model from the NCAA Final Four, you can adjust your tactics and actions to inject variety into your quarterly book marketing plans.
Rethink Poetry And Evolve Your Writing
I once had resistance and harsh judgment against what I believed poetry was or wasn’t. Now, it’s a standard part of my teaching and I’ve seen it work magic with so many writers.
Want To Be A Writer? Let Your Imagination Run Wild.
Read weird books, explore wordplay, and venture into genre combinations that don't make intuitive sense. There are lots of ways to let your imagination take your writing in new directions.
Build Yourself Up As A Writer With Positive Language
When asked if you're a writer, do you use excuse words to hold yourself down, or do you use positive language and build yourself up?
