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Guest Post: Five Things To Do Before Querying Agents & Publishers

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By Alexandria Brown Well, you’ve done it! You’ve either started writing or just finished writing your novel and you’re looking for its home in a literary agent’s or publisher’s arms. But, before you start sending queries to every lit agent or publisher in existence, there are a few things you need to know! One: Complete Your Manuscript There are times when authors get so … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Five Things To Do Before Querying Agents & Publishers

7 Ways Podcasting and Marketing Are The Same

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Originally posted on LinkedIn. Edited and updated here. What do podcasting and marketing have in common? A lot more than you may think. Both involve: Collaboration: People are important! Whether you're working with other podcasters, interviewees, marketers, product managers, or sales people, you should agree on goals and roles and learn to work well together. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Podcasting and Marketing Are The Same

176 Resources and Tools to Market and Launch Your Book

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Trying to figure out a book marketing plan but don't know where to start? Don't worry, I've got you covered with 176 resources ranging in advertising tips, to places to book blog tours, to content marketing, and more. A few of these resources were published in 2019, when the world was different, so you may need to adapt accordingly. Advertising Kindlepreneur course … [Read more...] about 176 Resources and Tools to Market and Launch Your Book

Guest Post: Social Media and Hashtags For Writers

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Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Kindlepreneur’s “The Ultimate Guide to Social Media for Writers 2022.” Read on to also learn about which hashtags to use to increase discoverability on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. By Dave Chesson Using social media to get our writing out into the world can be an amazing opportunity. It helps … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Social Media and Hashtags For Writers

59 Resources for Writing, Editing, Marketing, and Publishing

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It's been a while since I've had a list of resources type of post, so let's wrap up this year with one about pretty much all the aspects of publishing. Pre-Publishing Considerations "Seven Worries of an Aspiring Author" on Self Publishing Formula "Book Idea Validation Mastery" on Kindlepreneur "How to Master Your Fear Like a Navy SEAL" on Medium "Navigating the … [Read more...] about 59 Resources for Writing, Editing, Marketing, and Publishing

A Potpourri of Resources

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Quick note: If you're in the U.S., today is MLK Day. Now on to the post. I'm a big fan of Jeopardy!, and though I'm a fan of Ken Jennings, I was more sad than I thought I'd be about Alex Trebek's death. Anyway, all this to say, I've been thinking about Jeopardy a lot, and also new beginnings. With that in mind, here's a potpourri of resources, news items, developments, tools, … [Read more...] about A Potpourri of Resources

Guest Post: 4 Important Questions Authors Should Ask Before Querying Literary Agents

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By Marissa DeCuir Your manuscript is prepped and ready to go, and now you’re thinking about seeking a literary agent so you can pursue traditional publishing. But where to begin? While there are plenty of helpful articles online about how to find an agent, many how-tos don’t answer some of the nitty gritty questions about what to seek out—and be wary of—during the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 4 Important Questions Authors Should Ask Before Querying Literary Agents

Guest Post: Developing an ebook Writing Strategy — Update For 2020

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By Rob Davis Back in the day, you only had to assume one role; that of a writer. Editors, proofreaders and publishers were those big agencies that would print your book and ship them to booksellers around the world, charging you hefty royalties in the process. However, the tide shifted on September 28th, 2011 with the release of Amazon Kindle, which ushered in a new era … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Developing an ebook Writing Strategy — Update For 2020

Guest Post: Is Employing Men Over Women a Nefarious Plot?

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By Hristina Nikolovska Even though we live in the 21st century, employees around the world still face gender inequality. According to the latest statistics about women in the workforce, numbers are not in favor of women. For starters, the pay gap between men and women is 20%, and for every dollar that a man earns, a woman earns $0.82. These problems occur across … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Is Employing Men Over Women a Nefarious Plot?

A Look at the Romance Genre and Publishing

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Romance is a huge genre in publishing. So many success stories, especially of indie authors, are around romance writers. It's also a really interesting genre to watch, because it's one of the genres with the most experimentation going on. With that in mind, here are a few romance-related articles that recently caught my eye. History of Romance Erotica An article on Jezebel … [Read more...] about A Look at the Romance Genre and Publishing

The Growth of Audiobooks

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A while back, I wrote an essay for LARB about reading in the multimedia age. A big part of the essay focused on audiobooks, which are growing in popularity each year. According to QZ, audiobooks are growing more than ebooks. MarketWatch wrote that some audiobooks are selling more copies than their print counterparts, and according to The Digital Reader, "audio can outsell … [Read more...] about The Growth of Audiobooks

Indie Authors: Self-Editing Before Getting Your Manuscript Edited

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Editing is an important step to publishing, both indie and traditional. A book that is poorly edited can be a big turn off to readers. Bridget McKenna gives an example in her post, "Why I Didn't Keep Reading Your Book, Part 2": Your opening sentence demonstrated that you don’t know the difference between “number,” which is used to describe things that can be counted, such as … [Read more...] about Indie Authors: Self-Editing Before Getting Your Manuscript Edited

Women in Publishing

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There have been a lot of interesting articles about women in publishing lately. According to Publisher's Weekly, "women represented 74% of the publishing workforce in both 2015 and 2016." However, there's a wage gap between men and women in the industry. In response, a number of women have started their own businesses. The article offers a lot more information, including how … [Read more...] about Women in Publishing

Guest Post: The Complete List of Infographic Tools and Platforms (Updated for 2019)

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By Andre Oentoro There are millions of content being published every day, in many different forms tooㅡ articles, videos, social media posts, and others. Some people like to read written blog posts, while others prefer something more visual like videos. Each has its own benefits. Words can explain something deeper and more throughout, while visual content attracts people’s … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Complete List of Infographic Tools and Platforms (Updated for 2019)

Guest Post: 5 Steps to Finding Profitable Book Topics on Amazon

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By Alexandria Evensen As an independent author you must fill two distinct roles—that of the creative, and that of the entrepreneur. If you’re reading this it’s probably safe to assume you’re not just writing for fun. You’re likely trying to shape a brand, create a passive income, or use your writing skills to promote an online business. Your writing topics should align … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Steps to Finding Profitable Book Topics on Amazon