Every time I attend an author event, there is always the attempt to separate authors into the two camps of those who meticulously outline and those that write completely by the seat-of-the-pants, affectionately known as ‘pantsers’. I sat and listened to the virtues of these two camps and decided that I am firmly planted in…
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Indie or Traditional – How does an author pick the right direction?
Jumping into the indie author scene, for me, was a calculated risk. Like I do with a lot of decisions, I looked at the pros and cons. Pros: You can easily publish your work on a number of platforms at little or no cost (Amazon, Nook, Smashwords, etc.). The royalties for sales are good. If you price a…
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Self-Sabotage: How & Why We Writers Are Our Own Worst Enemies – From Kristen Lamb’s Blog
There are SO many reasons why being a professional author is TOUGH. Much of what authors do is counter to human nature. It is NOT natural to sit still and write a 100,000 words. It’s human nature to avoid stress, pain, and trauma, while an author’s job is toinflict as much suffering as possible. Good writers are…
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How Much Money Does It Cost To Publish A Book? – From the Just Publishing Advice Blog
The cost of self-publishing a new book is now very affordable Long gone are the days of wishing and hoping to publish a book. There is no need at all to beg literary agents and publishers today. You can also forget about paying thousands of dollars for vanity publishing. Self-publishing gives authors the freedom to publish…
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How to Self-Publish a Book: The Definitive Guide – From Reedsy
Learning how to self-publish a book and getting your ideas into the world is easier than it’s ever been. There is a wealth of knowledge available online, shared by authors who have developed proven techniques for selling more books. There are also a number of ways new authors can get access to professional services without…
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