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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...

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...

Oct 12, 20224 min read

Will Your Book Idea Sell? Ideation and Vetting Tips and Tricks

If you want to get serious about publishing your book, this is one of the most important questions you will need to ask...

Jul 19, 20223 min read

3 Editing Rounds to Polish Your Draft: Self-Publishing 101

Editing is an essential part of writing, but it can also take up a lot of time and money if you work without a goal.

Apr 26, 20224 min read

My Self-Publishing Experiment: Publishing A Book for $0

It costs nothing to hit the “publish” button on your browser, so what makes self-publishing so expensive? More than that...

Apr 14, 20211 min read

13 Creative Ways to Block Out Time to Write

As much as you love writing, the process itself can become frustrating, and many authors struggle with procrastination...

Apr 9, 20213 min read

The KDP Select Trial: Sampling KDP Select without A Long-Term Commitment

No matter what your publishing goals are and how you wish to achieve them, self-publishing often comes down to...

Mar 26, 20214 min read

Professional Reviews for Self-Published Authors

If you’re wondering about how to land professional, top-tier reviews for your self-published book, you already know that reviews...

Mar 22, 20214 min read

5 Unexpected Benefits of KDP Select

KDP Select (Kindle Unlimited, on the readers’ end) is Amazon’s book subscription service. Authors who choose to enter can get paid...

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