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Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
Steven Spatz -0Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a cornerstone for success as an author.Is There Rhythm In Your Writing?
Rhythm in writing can be hard to define, but the cadence of your story can help pull readers in and make the experience immersive....Train Yourself To Be A Writer
Don’t let time be the excuse to derail your dream to be a writer. Find time to write, make it a priority, and you’ll soon find it’s a hard habit to break.
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Editing Your Work: Things You Don’t See In Your Own Writing
It's easier to find flaws in someone else's work than it is in your own. There's a lot you can do to minimize errors and make your writing shine, but another set of eyes on your work is always a good idea.How To Read Your Writing From An Editor’s Perspective
Reviewing your writing from an editor's perspective can be a challenge, even for experienced writers. Here are strategies that can help you bring fresh eyes to your written work.Does My Book Need Editing?
You won’t catch every error in your manuscript. Only one kind of magical spirit can pull off such wizardry — professional editors. You should hire one if you’re serious about this whole publishing thing.
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Is There Rhythm In Your Writing?
Rhythm in writing can be hard to define, but the cadence of your story can help pull readers in and make the experience immersive....Train Yourself To Be A Writer
Don’t let time be the excuse to derail your dream to be a writer. Find time to write, make it a priority, and you’ll soon find it’s a hard habit to break.Do You Have A Writing Strategy?
Having great ideas and good intentions might be the baseline of your writing efforts, but having a writing strategy can help you get your book written.
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Train Yourself To Be A Writer
Don’t let time be the excuse to derail your dream to be a writer. Find time to write, make it a priority, and you’ll soon find it’s a hard habit to break.Do You Have A Writing Strategy?
Having great ideas and good intentions might be the baseline of your writing efforts, but having a writing strategy can help you get your book written.How To Find The Theme Of Your Nonfiction Book
If you find your writing isn’t as organized or cohesive as the ideas in your head, you’re not alone. These five steps can help you find the theme of your narrative and deliver a compelling story.
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Keep Tabs On Your Published Works: A Review Of Authory
Authory is a utility that consolidates your published works from multiple websites, organizes and customizes the results, and gathers other useful data. Here’s what I learned using Authory for the first time.How Editing Software Helps Improve Your Manuscript
Editing software uses powerful algorithms to compare your content with that of thousands of published authors. It finds where your writing is clunky or awkward and helps you turn your words into dynamic prose that gets readers’ attention.Root Out These Five Writing Mistakes Before You Publish
Self-editing a piece slated for publishing goes beyond spell-checking your work. These writing mistakes should also be addressed to ensure your writing is clear, vibrant, and effective.
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Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a cornerstone for success as an author.How To Sell Books Through Gift Shops In Parks
The National Park Service turned 105 on August 25, 2021. It's a good time to talk about how publishers can sell books through gift shops in parks and historic sites.Before They Had Pulitzers
Need inspiration? Follow the example of these outstanding writers who created their own professional paths towards literary stardom.
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Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a cornerstone for success as an author.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.Holiday Book Sales, Part II: Finding Your Readers
In part two of our four-part series highlighting effective strategies to score holiday book sales, we focus on getting your book distributed and reaching readers.
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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.A Look Inside the Mind Of Your Book Cover Designer
There's more to getting a great book cover design than just hiring a professional. You need to communicate the essence of your story and find a way to inspire your designer.Step #1 To Finding Your Readers: Make The Best Book You Can
Before you embark on a book marketing campaign, you need to make the best book you can. Without professional editing and design, your product won't rise above the other great books in the marketplace.
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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.Holiday Book Sales, Part II: Finding Your Readers
In part two of our four-part series highlighting effective strategies to score holiday book sales, we focus on getting your book distributed and reaching readers.Why Negotiating A Large Book Sale Is Like A Job Interview
Selling books in large quantity to non-retail buyers may be new territory for you, but you can rely on the same tactics you would in a job interview to help craft your approach.
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Is BookBaby Legit?
When looking for the right self-publishing company for you, ask the following questions to make sure you're getting the best fit.How To Get Cover Design And Formatting That Fits Your Story: My Self-Publishing Experience Part 6
This is the sixth entry in a series in which I detail the entire experience of self publishing my book. The goal is to offer tips and strategies so you can learn from my successes and mistakes. This week: cover design and interior formatting.Does It Matter How You Publish Or Who Your Competition Is?
The motivation for writing your book should be to give the world a great story and a memorable experience — no matter how you publish or who you're competing with.
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How To Sell Books Through Gift Shops In Parks
The National Park Service turned 105 on August 25, 2021. It's a good time to talk about how publishers can sell books through gift shops in parks and historic sites.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.It’s A Good Time To Be A Published Author
Strong book sales numbers in the first half of 2021 set the stage for what should be a great holiday season for published authors.
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Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a cornerstone for success as an author.How To Get Holiday Book Sales This Year (and beyond)
If you don’t have the time or aren’t prepared to promote your book this holiday season, don’t worry. There are plenty of great (maybe better!) opportunities for book sales throughout the year.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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