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What are some important things to consider before I start writing my book?
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Question: What are some important things to consider before I start writing my book? Answer: Congratulations on having an idea for a book and preparing yourself to write an amazing manuscript! We know it can be tempting to dive right into your...
over 3 years ago
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What is Self-Indexing?
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While many authors opt to hire professional indexers to produce a book’s index , you may feel like tackling the process yourself. That’s great! Self-indexing is complex, but if you’re curious about the process, feel you know your book better than anyone...
over 7 years ago
Editorial Services
Indexing
How Authors Can Use Instagram to Promote and Sell Books
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As a published author, you can't sit back and expect readers to find you if you hope to sell some books—you must find them. A good place to find potential readers is on social media sites like Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Quite different from...
over 7 years ago
Social Media
Instagram
What Authors Earn: Amazon Book Royalties and Publishing Costs - article
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For new authors, the thought of book royalties can be both exhilarating and utterly confusing. You want to know exactly how much you'll earn for all of your hard work, but new terminology and perplexing math may cloud your view of payday. Plus, you need...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Royalties
I’ve been receiving daily emails and phone calls about various “opportunities” for my published book. How do I know if these are scams or legit?
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Question: I’ve been receiving daily emails and phones calls about various “opportunities” for my published book. How do I know if these are scams or legit? Answer: Unfortunately, publishing and Hollywood-related scams continue to plague the industry...
5 months ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ten Reasons Why You Haven’t Written That Book Yet - article
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Many people dream of writing a book, but they never put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). Why is that? It’s too easy to blame it all on procrastination because there is still a reason somewhere behind the procrastination. So why do people give up...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
How can I get started with blogging, and what types of things can I write about?
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Question: How can I get started with blogging, and what types of things can I write about? Answer: Having a strong online presence is more important than ever for authors, as digital marketing continues to be an essential component of an effective...
over 1 year ago
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Ask the Author: 8 Questions with Award-Winning Author Laurel Anne Hill
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Laurel Anne Hill grew up in San Francisco, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and life. KOMENAR Publishing...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Identifying Your Genre
7 Ways to Get Book Reviews on Amazon without Begging Everyone You Know
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Reviews are a critical, but challenging part of any book’s marketing strategy. Authors rely on reviews to build credibility and word of mouth marketing, while readers rely on them to decide whether or not to purchase a book. The more positive reviews...
over 5 years ago
Book Reviews
Amazon
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