How can you write nuanced police characters in your crime novels? What are some under-used crimes that might make interesting plots? Patrick O'Donnell talks about Cops and Writers in the interview …
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The AI-Augmented Author. Writing With GPT-3 With Paul Bellow
How can authors use AI writing tools like GPT-3? What's the best way to prompt the models to output usable text? Are there copyright issues with this approach? Author Paul Bellow explains how he is …
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Book Marketing On Podcasts: How To Be A Great Podcast Guest
Podcast interviews sell books — but only if you're a great guest. Here are some tips on how to make your podcast interview a fantastic experience for you, the host, and the listeners. This …
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Writing Tips: How To Structure And Write A Series With Sara Rosett
Why is a series the not-so-secret weapon for making a decent living with your writing? What's the difference between episodic series and one with a clear arc across the books? What are some of the …
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How To Sell Ebooks And Audiobooks Direct With Payhip And Bookfunnel
Do you want to sell ebooks and/or audiobooks direct to readers and make 80-90% royalties, as well as retaining customer data? [Update: In 2022, I shifted to using Shopify, building the Minimum Viable …
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How To Write A Non-Fiction Book Proposal With Alison Jones
What makes a non-fiction book stand out from the crowd? What are the essential elements of a non-fiction book proposal if you want to pitch agents and/or publishers, or if you want to prepare for …
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