Writers often ask how they can become more efficient writers, better writers. They want to write more and they want to write better. They are looking for the secrets of the trade. They think the secret is in the words on the page. The secret to becoming a better writer often stems from how we …
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How long does it take to write a nonfiction book? I’ve heard 10 days, 30 days…write a book in 7 days! It’s time we looked at the details. I’m going to break this down for you. Lots of factors can influence the timeline to get a book published. Publishing Stages For traditional publishers, from acceptance …
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Sometimes you don’t need a book, a few pages will suffice. An article, or if you need a dozen or more pages, a booklet. Here are some of my best tips to create booklets that wow. What is a Booklet? Let’s start with, what is a booklet? A booklet is a book that is under …
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A while ago I wrote a post on Ingram Spark returns. Today I want to give you two stories of authors who had to deal with returns. If you want to know more about how returns work, read my article on that. This is the tale of two authors. Both used Ingram Spark and sold …
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It’s exciting to publish your book and wait for those first sales. Setting up your book with a publishing/distribution company can be complex with so much to do, remember and decide. One aspect that can slip by is deciding whether to allow booksellers to take your books on consignment that what they might mean for …
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An editorial review is an endorsement of your book by well-recognized personalities, people your readers admire and respect. You often see an enthusiastic quote on the cover or just on the inside of a book by someone you have seen in the media or a famous author. This is the ultimate social proof your book …
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Too many indie authors don’t take advantage of the opportunity Advanced Review Copies (ARCs) offer. Here is how you can tap into this opportunity. What is an ARC? An ARC is an advance review copy of your book. It is not formatted and may not have gone through the final proofreading round either. You send …
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You have heard that getting reviews helps to sell your books. That is because excellent reviews help readers make purchasing decisions. That is true. So do critical reviews as they turn readers off. The best reviews are those gushing reviews from readers. But what paid book reviews? Where do they fit in? Who Reads Paid …
Your book launch is that period right before and right after your book becomes available for purchase by the public. Most authors put extra time, energy, and money into their launch. In this post, I am going to break down the activities that are usually associated with book launches Author Platforms If you don’t have …
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Indie Publishing can be an expensive endeavour. Beta readers can help you trim costs while producing a better book. What is a Beta Reader? Beta readers are those very kind people who read your book and give you feedback before you publish. Let’s divide them into two categories. Your ideal reader – someone who might …
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