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Writing Your First Book? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Writing Your First Book?  Here’s What You Need to Know. By Phil Giangrade If you’ve already started writing your debut book, you’ve probably discovered just how challenging it is.  Oh you think it’s easy?  Then you’re doing it wrong.  I can’t tell you how many first time authors come to me and complain, “This is

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Grow Your Audience with These 8 Steps to Record Your Audio Book

Grow Your Audience with These 8 Steps to Record Your Audio Book By Phil Giangrande It’s time to record your audio book!  I’ve said that many times at speaking engagements and conferences only to be met by mostly blank stares.  Why?  Because authors love the written word and are therefore much more interested in seeing their

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Pitch Your Book In 30 Seconds Or Less

If this article caught your eye, more than likely you’re a self-published author.  Congratulations, you’ve accomplished something that many people dream of trying yet rarely do. Now, what’s next? You’ve spent months or maybe even years crafting your work and you want to get it out in the world, right? So how do you help

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5 Facebook Tips for Authors

On top of the recent data scandals scaring potential readers away from Facebook, your page numbers haven’t increased in months. It leaves many authors wondering: Is Facebook even worth it anymore? Are paid ads the only way for exposure? Marketing your book on any social network can appear intimating, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Where Book Marketing and Publishing Intersect

You want to give your book launch every chance to succeed, right? You’ve written your book. It’s gone through several stages of editing. The interior is laid out. Your cover art is slamming. You’re so excited. The publishing team has got to be, too, you’re sure. You’re just waiting on them to clue you in

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The Path to Publishing Thicket: A Guide to the Publishing Rosebush

If you’ve ever pruned roses, you’ll understand the thicket that is the current publishing situation. You want your book, like a bud, to blossom and bloom into all its grandeur. But you are faced with all these complexities, including deadheads, suckers, and, of course, many, many thorns.   Let’s imagine this rosebush with two main branches:

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Do the Side Hustle: What Are the Best Side Hustles for Writers?

How to Augment Your Income and Influence as a Writer In today’s gig economy, many writers want a side hustle to supplement their income. Or in some cases, it’s more about the value of networking and expanding one’s influence in the writing community. Either way, if you’re looking for ways to support your creative pursuits,

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Event Horizon: Mastering Author Events in a Digital Age

Workshop Presented for the Future of Publishing Online Conference As digital advancements in AI, robotics, and digital media saturate our lives, the natural human tendency will be to seek out and embrace humanity. As this happens, authors poised to present at events will have an advantage not only over technology, but authors who aren’t embracing

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