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Where Do Your Story Ideas Come From?
Lee Purcell -0As Neil Gaiman says, “You get ideas when you ask yourself simple questions. The most important of the questions is just, 'What if...?'"Searching World News For New Story Ideas
Studying current events beyond the borders of your own country can give you new story ideas and lift your writing in unexpected ways. I’ve been...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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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.Why Is Editing So Expensive? Indie Author Minute
This “Indie Author Minute” video offers insight into why manuscript editing services cost what they do, what you can expect from your edit, and...Managing Your Editor When You’re Writing On Assignment
Writing on commission with an external editor can be challenging, rewarding, or both at the same time. Here’s advice on managing the relationship and publishing something you can feel proud of.
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Searching World News For New Story Ideas
Studying current events beyond the borders of your own country can give you new story ideas and lift your writing in unexpected ways. I’ve been...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.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.
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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.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?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.
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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?Scrivener: My Three-year Review
Scrivener is a powerful writing program that has been my software of choice as I write and revise my first novel. Here’s what I’ve learned about the program along the way.Writing Retreats: A Gift Of Creative Magic
A writing retreat can be a gift to yourself that injects confidence and focus into your writing. You'll just need to determine the where, when, and curriculum that's ideal for you.
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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.9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Self-Publishing My Book
The first time I self-published, I was new to the process and endured many failures before I finally held my book in my hand....Pen Names: How And Why To Use Them
When my first book was being published, I toyed with the idea of using a pen name for about three seconds. Looking back, I may have missed an opportunity.
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9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Self-Publishing My Book
The first time I self-published, I was new to the process and endured many failures before I finally held my book in my hand....Pen Names: How And Why To Use Them
When my first book was being published, I toyed with the idea of using a pen name for about three seconds. Looking back, I may have missed an opportunity.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.
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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.Book Cover Design: From Concept to Completion
BookBaby designers share stories of some of their favorite book cover designs to give insight into the creative process of making your book cover stand out from the crowd.
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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.”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.Getting Book Sales As The Holidays Approach: Part III
When it's time to really get your holiday book marketing and sales going, these actions can help you get the word out during the prime gift-shopping season.
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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.Why Is Editing So Expensive? Indie Author Minute
This “Indie Author Minute” video offers insight into why manuscript editing services cost what they do, what you can expect from your edit, and...Print On Demand Made The Self-Publishing Revolution Possible
In our ongoing BookBaby Live series, Steven Spatz addresses the real reason self-published authors can find major success in today’s publishing marketplace: print on demand.
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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.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.
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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.Start Marketing Your Book Now (Here’s How)
Adapted from our BookBaby Live series, Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the benefits of marketing before your book is even completed.
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