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Photography as a Revenue Stream

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When it comes to being an indie author, it's good to think about having multiple revenue streams. Sometimes revenue streams can be related to digital content, but not necessarily writing. The Book Designer recently shared a post about making and selling your own photos. The article goes over the camera you can use (your smartphone is often good enough), processing your … [Read more...] about Photography as a Revenue Stream

19 Sites Where You Can Find Photos (And Use Them For Your Work!)

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As a writer, and especially as a blogger, it's helpful to have access to images you can use. With that in mind, here is a list of sites where you can find photos for commercial use (in no particular order): Kaboompics: A royalty-free service for stock images for images photographer, graphic designer and website creator Karolina creates. Pixabay: Over 1.1 million free … [Read more...] about 19 Sites Where You Can Find Photos (And Use Them For Your Work!)

By the Numbers: 189+ Tips and Tricks on How to Write, Edit, Market, and Sell Your Books

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So many wonderful authors, publishers, and people just interested in the book industry have written numerous guides, case studies, and resources to help others interested in writing and publishing. Sometimes the best way to share resources is via lists, like my post 7 Strategies and 110 Tools to Help Indie Authors Find Readers and Reviewers. With that in mind, here are links … [Read more...] about By the Numbers: 189+ Tips and Tricks on How to Write, Edit, Market, and Sell Your Books

Photos, Stickers, Animation, and More: A Collection of Visuals for Authors

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When it comes to marketing, visuals are all important--both online and off. Photos Photos are great for blogs as well as for books. Make sure you have the rights to use those photos. That's where stock images come in handy. "4 Incredible Free Sources for Photos to Use in Your Book or Blog" on The Book Designer Stock Up (About Stock Up) Pexels "Wikimedia Commons … [Read more...] about Photos, Stickers, Animation, and More: A Collection of Visuals for Authors

What a LIFE

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I work at LIFE.com, which is the online version of what once was the most prestigious and iconic photojournalistic publication, Life magazine. It's a pretty sweet job. I have access to millions of photos, including some of the most famous photos of all time (think anonymous sailor kissing a nurse when WWII ended), all of which appeared in Life first. I've only been … [Read more...] about What a LIFE