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Blogging Basics - article
Molly Blaisdell
A blog is a content driven website created by an individual or a group of individuals. Generally these sites require no fees. Many authors create blogs to enhance book sales. You don’t have to be published to start one. Building a faithful blog readership...
over 8 years ago
Blogging
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How do I oversee a work that has essays from contributing authors?
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Question: How do I oversee a work that has essays from contributing authors? Answer: Personal essay, poetry, and story collections can be great avenues for publishing short form writing. Whether you’re pulling together a collection of just your...
over 3 years ago
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I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it.
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Question: I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it. Answer: First, please know you are not alone in feeling this way. Most writers go through periods of serious self-doubt,...
over 2 years ago
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What all do I need to consider when pricing my books to ensure I make money?
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Question: What all do I need to consider when pricing my books to ensure I make money? Answer: With the recent tariffs imposed on goods imported from Mexico, Canada, and China, it’s more important than ever for authors to understand how material...
1 month ago
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How Authors Can Use YouTube to Promote and Sell Books
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What is YouTube? Authors hear a lot about the importance of marketing and promoting their work on social media platforms like Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and Pinterest . All of these platforms have their own audiences, features, and benefits....
over 5 years ago
Social Media
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4 Ways to Publish a Book in 2025
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There’s never been a better time to publish a book! Fifteen years ago, the only way to publish a book was through a literary agent and a traditional publishing house. It was a highly competitive market, saturated with thousands of query letters and...
over 6 years ago
Preparation
Choosing a Path
How can I improve my craft and become a better writer?
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Question: How can I improve my craft and become a better writer? Answer: Great writing isn’t just about using ideas, words, and sentences to communicate or tell a story; it’s about knowing how to put these and other elements together in a compelling...
over 1 year ago
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What are beta readers, and how can I find a few to read my manuscript and provide feedback?
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Question: What are beta readers, and how can I find a few to read my manuscript and provide feedback? Answer: Before publishing a manuscript, there are several stages of editing and revisions an author must go through to produce the best book possible...
over 1 year ago
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How to Improve Your Writing Skills in 6 Easy Steps
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Why is it worth the time and effort to become a better writer? As you continue to write books and grow as a published author, it’s important to work on improving your craft. But what does ‘writing craft’ really mean? Think of it this way: we all...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
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