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Arthur Gutch

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Published On Apr 11, 2017

6 Tips from Ann Rule for Writers Researching True Crime

In 1980, The Stranger Beside Me sped to the top of the bestseller lists. Although every word of the story is true, it reads like the slickest of murder mysteries. This tale of serial killer Ted Bundy may have been the first mass market true crime...

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Published On Mar 31, 2017

YA Superstar Suzanne Collins Best Tips for Authors

If J K Rowling redefined children's literature, Suzanne Collins did it with young adult dystopian novels. Her Hunger Games series spent months on the best seller lists, eventually spawning three blockbuster movies and igniting a hot new genre in the...

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Published On Mar 25, 2017

8 Pitfalls That Kill a Great Book Plot

You've written The End on the last page of your manuscript, and now it's time to edit what you've written. What happens if your story isn't as great as you thought it would be? If your story just doesn't pop and you can't figure out why, you might...

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Published On Mar 21, 2017

The 4 Key Elements to Writing a Great Memoir

Memoirs can be the most difficult type of book to write, which is really counter-intuitive. After all, it's your life. Why shouldn't you be able to write it easily? By taking non-fiction information and putting it into the fiction form you're...

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Published On Mar 9, 2017

5 Mistakes Authors Should Avoid in Developing a Book Series

Fiction series are hot right now; readers love them, and they create an instant audience for future books you'll write. The key to writing a successful series that readers will stick with is consistency. Fans get comfortable picking up the next book...

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Published On Mar 1, 2017

Radish: A Totally New Way Authors Can Attract Rabid Fans

For some authors, a new site with a unique way to monetize their books is resulting in massive sales and fan interaction. It's called Radish, and it's been growing into a high-paying platform for some authors for over a year. If you're great at...

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Published On Feb 23, 2017

4 Clever Steps to Get from First Draft to Finished Novel

Writing a novel is a marathon, whether you smash through it in six weeks or take years before putting down the final sentence. Spend time congratulating yourself once you reach that point, but not too long. The real work is far from over. They're...

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Published On Feb 16, 2017

5 Tips to Activate Your Book Back Matter

Once you've typed The End in your manuscript, it's not the end of the book. It's just time to switch hats from author to book marketing guru The back of your book is the most valuable real estate you own, when it comes to selling more books in your...

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Published On Feb 10, 2017

Are you Getting Reviewed by Influencers in the Self-publishing Field?

Are you getting reviewed by people within the self-publishing field? Are you getting reviewed by people who really have an influence on your audience? 

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