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Category: Indie Publishing

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Published: Part I

by Lynette M. Burrows

I am an independent author-publisher. I love what I do. But there are things I wish I knew before I published. 

Things I Wish I Knew Before I published is illustrated by a photo looking down on a a man's hands on a typewriter's keys

I spent years learning how to write a story. Having listened to more than a few science fiction authors, I knew more than the average person about the book publishing industry.… Read the post

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10 Keys to Successful Publishing

by Penny Sansevieri

Photograph of a pile of different keys and key chains, from old fashioned to electronic, symbolizing the keys to successful publishing

I’ve written a lot of pieces on publishing success. I’ve talked about picking the right publisher, finding an editor, etc. All helpful, for sure but this time I wanted to dig a bit deeper into the keys to successful publishing.… Read the post

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Book Cover 101: A Book By Another Cover to Boost Sales

by Melinda VanLone

Book marketing is a squiggly squirrelly snake. Just when you think you have a handle on it, things change. People change. Audiences change. What works for one marketplace doesn't work for another. It makes sense, then to re-think or add-to your book cover strategy from time to time.… Read the post

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The Art of Branding For A Series

By Melinda VanLone

Writing a series is a smart way to build both your brand and your career as an author. If you’ve done that (or are attempting to do that now), the next thing to do is capitalize on that effort.… Read the post

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Time for a Second Edition

by John Peragine


 
 

So, you’ve written your novel, it’s selling, and the reviews are in. They are mostly positive, but a few consistent critiques may be keeping you up at night. You read back through your book, and you notice minor errors here and there, and that only increases your anxiety.… Read the post

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