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Writing Mystery And The Indie Entrepreneurial Spirit With Adam Croft

The publishing industry continues to change at an incredible pace, and many of us are exhilarated by the ride. In…

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Professional Editors: The Smart Writer’s #1 Competitive Advantage

I believe that every author taking indie publishing seriously needs one or more editors. The biggest criticism we face is…

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Creating Intellectual Property Assets Through Writing Can Change Your Life

I'm finally back from my epic trip to Australia and New Zealand. After the 26 hour flight back to London,…

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Tips For Writers: On the Importance of Persistence

If you shop in the Amazon bestseller list for Thriller and Mystery (like I do), you'll see a number of…

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Quick Tips On Publishing And Marketing. Joanna Penn Interviewed By PubSlush

In this interview, Erin Eber from PUBSLUSH Press interviews me about publishing and book marketing. You can watch the video…

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6 Ways Bloggers Can Avoid a Visit from The Grammar Police

I am a huge fan of editors and use several for my books, but this blog is my own work…

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Violence, Brutality, and Death: Dark Fiction and Why I Love It

There are some books that you don't forget and Martin Lastrapes Inside The Outside is one of them. I don't…

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Writing Tips: Guns, Bullets And Shooting With J. Daniel Sawyer

I write thrillers so I need to have guns and shoot-em-up scenes. I also like crime novels, action movies and…

Joanna Penn

The Rise of Indie Authors and How This Helps Publishing

Despite being an introvert, I love public speaking, especially when I get to share the positivity I genuinely feel about…

Joanna Penn

Success In Writing, Publishing And Marketing Takes Time With Jane Friedman

There are a number of key influencers in the publishing blogosphere, and Jane Friedman is definitely one of them. I…

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