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Collaborative Writing in a Shared World

Collaborating with other writers can be an interesting creative experiment, and create additional streams of income. In this post David…

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Trust Your Creativity And Choose Yourself With Jen Louden

How can you continue to create when you're plagued with self-doubt? How can you let go of your fears and…

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Lessons Learned From 8 Years As An Author Entrepreneur

Eight years ago, Sept 2011, I left my day job to become a full-time author-entrepreneur. Every year since I have…

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Writing Tips: 4 Ideas To Help Authors Revise A Book’s First Draft

It would be great if our first drafts were the end of the hard work of writing. Unfortunately, the first…

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Writing Tips: Unforgettable Endings With James Scott Bell

The last pages of your book are critical because they determine how the reader will feel when they leave your…

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Writing Tips: Overcoming Creative Blocks With A Pendulum

Every writer has strategies they use when they're feeling blocked creatively and the words aren't flowing. In this post, Kim…

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Audiobook Narration And Performance Tips For Authors With Sean Pratt

Successful authors have to perform their work — whether that's reading at a book launch or literary festival, on a…

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Happiness, Anxiety And Writing As A Second Career With Lisa Lilly

Anxiety is an aspect of many writer's lives, so how can you write and publish while still balancing your physical…

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Writing Tips: How To Use Story Stakes To Keep Readers Turning The Pages

As H. R. D’Costa points out in this article, one of the best marketing strategies for authors is to write…

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Podcasting Goes Mainstream. How Can Authors Benefit? Lessons Learned From Podcast Movement 2019

Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing — and podcasts sell audiobooks because you’re reaching people who are already listening.…

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