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Increase Your Wordcount with Voice-to-Text

By Eldred “Bob” Bird

One problem I face as a writer is that my hands cannot keep up with my brain. This is one of the biggest limiting factors for me when it comes to wordcount. Over the years I've tried many different methods of talk-to-text, but I've never really been satisfied with it.… Read the post

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How to Write a Book in a Day

by Nick Thacker

That’s right. 80,000 words. 16 hours. One book. 

What I (and many others) thought was impossible turned out to be possible (though exhausting!) with the help of one often-overlooked tool: 

Dictation. 

Now, I’m not talking about running a country — I’m referring to speaking or talking our text aloud, into a recorder or microphone, to be transcribed live or later. … Read the post

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Media Software for Writers That Won’t Break the Bank

by Eldred “Bob” Bird

woman in front of a video camera for an interview

Video has become such a powerful tool on social media that authors, whether independent or traditionally published, can’t afford to ignore the medium. In one of my previous posts here on WITS, I talked about building a Mobile Media Kit to make recording videos on the go easier.… Read the post

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8 Mistakes You’re Making on Your Author Website

by Penny C. Sansevieri

The best author websites are often the most simple. You don’t need flashy fonts or expensive designs.

Overcomplicating your website with these pricey add-ons can often lead to the opposite of what you’re expecting: fewer sales.

Here are eight common mistakes authors make on their websites and how to avoid them to get better sales on your book.… Read the post

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Going Mobile? You Need a Mobile Media Kit.

by Eldred Bird

Photo illustrates Going Mobile with smart camera on tripod in foreground with sharp image of the three people standing out of focus in the background

One of the most effective tools we have at our disposal for getting the word out about our books is social media. There’s also no denying that images get more hits than text alone, and videos garner even more attention.… Read the post

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