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Published On Feb 8, 2017

Wattpad a Book Marketing Bonanza? 5 Things You Should Know

Giving away a sample of your work has always been a good business model, but Wattpad has taken this concept and turned it into a book marketing sensation. Once home to droves of fan fiction authors, Wattpad had positioned itself to be the next...

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Published On Feb 2, 2017

The Perfect Back Cover Blurb

Whether you're a new author or a veteran with dozens of volumes on bookstore shelves, your back cover blurb will always be your best chance to convince a reader to buy your newest book. These few short paragraphs must somehow convey the essence of...

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Published On Jan 25, 2017

5 Tips for Having it All: Writing With a Full-Time Job

Almost every successful author started out fitting their writing time into their lives wherever they could. Unless you're one of the rare authors whose book is a breakout hit, you're probably not quitting the day job yet. Creating an author career...

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Published On Jan 19, 2017

8 Top Tips for Writing a Novel With a Co-Author

Are you and an author friend considering working together on a novel? It's worked for thousands of writing pairs, but there are pitfalls throughout the process that make it a tough job for some people. Here are 8 tips for making the process work...

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Published On Jan 13, 2017

Try 4 Tips to Banish Writer's Block by Harnessing Stream of Consciousness

Writers block shows up for all sorts of reasons and when it does it can seem as if it will never pass. What's that saying- "this too shall pass"? Try our latest tips and banish block now. 

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Published On Jan 11, 2017

Pinterest for Authors: 7 Tips to 2017's Hot Book Marketing Venue

If you think that Pinterest is just for bored people looking for craft projects, you're missing out on the hottest new marketing trend of the coming year. With the rise in popularity of Instagram, Snapchat and other visual media, Pinterest is poised...

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Published On Dec 30, 2016

3 Tips on Writing about Your Life or a Biography of Interest!

Love reading the juicy details about another person's life? Love to know about their trials and tribulations, their personal journey? The new year is a great time to think about your life and research shows that storytelling is back in fashion and...

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Published On Dec 22, 2016

4 Tips to Engage Readers With Your Author Contact Page

Beginning to wonder why people aren't emailing or writing yet to interview you or feature your book? Have you looked at the approach you're taking on your CONTACT ME page? If you're just listing "the facts", it might be time for a new approach!...

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Published On Dec 18, 2016

Create an Author Workspace That Inspires, No Matter Where You Work

Virginia Woolf said that every writer needs "a room of one's own," but some authors aren't quite so lucky. If writing space is tight in your environment, it can be hard to block out distractions and concentrate on your work. The trick to finding an...

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