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Arthur Gutch

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Published On Jan 20, 2015

Newsletter vs Blog: Author's Choice

For the last five years, smart writers and self published authors who wanted to market their books started with a website and a blog. Engaged readers would read blog posts on a regular basis, adding comments and becoming part of a community. As the...

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Published On Jan 16, 2015

Create An Author & Book Media Kit: A Compelling Story?

Virtually every writer today, from bestselling authors to indies publishing their first book, has to spend some of each day marketing his work. Newsletters, blogs, and other online venues make it relatively simple to create a solid base for your...

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Published On Jan 13, 2015

How Authors Use "The Groundhog Day Effect" To Stimulate Sales

Readers are fickle. When your latest book is fresh and new, they stop by in droves and you get the highest sales results. As the weeks and months go by your sales will diminish until it reaches its natural stopping point. If you've been writing for...

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Published On Jan 9, 2015

Episodic Books: A Centuries Old Idea That Works Today

When it comes to book marketing and creating a desire for a product, writers today have got nothing on the authors of hundreds of years ago. In the 1800s, Charles Dickens put the English-speaking world into a tizzy by publishing The Pickwick Papers...

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Published On May 26, 2017

8 Secrets Every Writer & Author Should Know

Everyone has their own view of writing before they actually sit down to produce something for the first time. You'll only work when the muse hits you, because that's when you do the best work. Every single word you type will be the best it can be....

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Published On Dec 30, 2014

7 Top New Year's Resolutions for Authors

I'm going to lose weight.

I'm going to get organized.

I'm going to start exercising.

Every January millions of people make a promise to themselves that they'll improve their lifestyle. They all go into it with good intentions, but many of them...

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Published On Dec 18, 2014

The Working/Writing Vacation: Increased Productivity or Too Much Multitasking?

Most successful writers have one thing in common: they work all the time. Some bestselling authors write 365 days a year, no matter what. This is great for productivity, but what about the rest of the family? You may be right in the middle of...

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Published On Dec 17, 2014

Gifts Authors Can Give to Their Fans

Most fans will spread the word about your work, but sometimes you find some special individuals who go over and above the call of duty. They might be members of your street team, or just casual readers who buy every single one of your books and...

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Published On Dec 11, 2014

4 Tips On How To Choose Your Writing Mentor

No man is an island. It takes a village. Choose your worn-out phrase, but it's true: none of us gets where we're going without leaning on someone once in a while. One of the best ways for writers to improve on their craft is to choose another author...

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