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Industry Tips & Tricks

Balancing Social Media and Writing

Industry Tips & Tricks

Balancing Social Media and Writing

Posts, tweets, hashtags, pins. Using social media as a marketing tool can really eat into the thing writers need most: time to write!  We asked New York...
4 Steps to Writing Your Non-Fiction Description

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4 Steps to Writing Your Non-Fiction Description

If you’ve written a non-fiction book, you probably have a lot to say about your chosen topic. But how much detail should you include in describing...
Make Them Love You: The Keys to an Effective Author Bio

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Make Them Love You: The Keys to an Effective Author Bio

A great author bio helps readers get a quick glimpse into the person behind the book. Learn the four key steps that can help you write an effective author...
Beyond Traditional Book Reviews

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Beyond Traditional Book Reviews

Getting traditional book reviews can be a challenge for the self-published author, but here are some effective alternatives:...
What a Difference a Cover Makes

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What a Difference a Cover Makes

  Colleen Gleason learned that the third time really is a charm when she revised the covers for her mystery series one last time. The result? A...
Tips for Writing Your Novel’s Description

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Tips for Writing Your Novel’s Description

One of the key ways to market your book effectively is to provide a great description. But after all that time writing and polishing your story, it can be...
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