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Apr 83 min read

The 4 Tiers of Self-Publishing Success

Self-publishing is a competitive industry. It offers many rewards but brings with it a lot of risk, and for many of us...

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Dec 11, 20233 min read

Switching Genres? 5 Signs You Should (Or Shouldn't!)

It can be a good idea to identify yourself with a single genre, learn the basic ins and outs and rise to the top while producing...

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Nov 13, 20233 min read

Micro-Booms in Niche Genres

The most popular genres might not be the best for you. In addition to factors like overcrowding by other authors and high-ranking...

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Oct 9, 20233 min read

Self-Publishing 101: Identifying Your Market

Whether you’re a fan of writing to market or just want to understand how popular your book’s genre currently is...

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Jul 17, 20232 min read

The 80/20 Rule And Self-Publishing

If you like binging through productivity tips, you’ve probably already encountered the 80/20 rule. If you haven’t, then here it is...

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May 8, 20232 min read

Take Advantage of Your Book Description

Amazon gives you 4,000 characters for your book description. That’s a lot of space to craft a compelling blurb, but a longer blurb...

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Apr 24, 20233 min read

Cliffhanger Book Endings: Pros and Cons

Cliffhangers are staples of many successful self-published books. Love them or hate them, it can be hard to find a selling series...

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Mar 27, 20234 min read

Writing to Market: How to Target The Right Audience for Your Book

If you want your book to sell, you’ll need an audience to sell it to. That means that you’ll go much further if you know how to...

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Jan 16, 20233 min read

Series Connectivity: Umbrella Scenarios vs. Unified Narratives

If you’ve decided that you want to turn fiction writing into a career or a profitable side gig...

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Aug 25, 20222 min read

Do You Need A Reader Magnet?

Let’s face it: producing a free piece of writing for readers isn’t always convenient. You’re busy, book production is expensive, and...

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Aug 23, 20222 min read

Improve Your Writing with Editing Side-Gigs

Editing is one of the most popular side gigs for authors. That’s not just because of the paycheck. Editing others’ books advances...

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Aug 18, 20226 min read

Top 5 Reasons to Learn Book Cover Design

Many authors want to learn cover design at some point. It’s fun, artsy, and a great way to bring your mythos to a new dimension.

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Aug 4, 20223 min read

Launch Day, Launch Week, Launch Month

As a reader, it’s easiest to look forward to a launch day when a new book by a favorite author will be released. As an author...

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Jul 12, 20224 min read

How to Review Your Proof Copy

Publishing is easy, but if you don’t know what you’re looking for, a bad book design can sink your chances. You can tweak your file...

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Jun 14, 20223 min read

5 Secrets about Writing Series

If you’re self-publishing for income, you’ve probably heard that you want to write in series. More books gives readers...

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May 31, 20224 min read

Book Optimization: Trending Categories vs. Low Competition

One of the easiest ways to sell more books is to focus on optimization. Choosing effective genres...

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May 24, 20223 min read

Full-Time Writing FAQs

If you’re interested in writing full time, or if you’re trying it out (hello, summer ambition!), you might run into questions about...

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May 17, 20223 min read

Changing Genres: Powerful Strategy or Reckless Move?

You started writing in your first genre without a lot of thought. Maybe you figured that vampire romance would sell well...

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May 10, 20224 min read

5 Ways to Save Money while Self-Publishing

Self-publishing comes with expenses, but not all publishing expenses were created equal. If you’re starting out in self-publishing...

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May 3, 20225 min read

Top 20 Award Contests for Self-Published Authors

Awards and competitions can be a lot of fun and a quick way to boost popularity and prestige, both for self-published writers and those...

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