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WITS Team Showcase - Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0000

Meet WITS team member Lisa Norman and learn about the three-fold publishing business of empowering authors that fills her days.

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Ways to Make The Pitch, A Writer’s Selling Point

Ellen Buikema — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:54:00 +0000

Having a well-written, to-the-point pitch is crucial to engage an agent or editor. Have a look at three methods: the query letter, elevator pitch, and Logline.

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It’s What’s Up Front That Counts

Guest Blogger — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

James R. Preston returns to WITS to discuss ways to approach the Table of Contents and how it may be of use to you and your readers.

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Marketing quotes and why you need them.

Jenn Windrow — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Marketing quotes. Every author has seen them, but not all authors know what they are or how to use them. Jenn Windrow tells us how.

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Charting Your Course: How should you publish?

Guest Blogger — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:04:00 +0000

A tough decision writers face is whether to seek a traditional publisher or self-publish. Gale Leach shares information to assist with the answer.

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A Distribution Primer

Guest Blogger — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

One of the most important things about publishing at any level–traditional, hybrid, indie press, or self-publishing–is understanding book distribution.

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Judging a Book by its Cover

Jenn Windrow — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Jenn Windrow returns with suggestions ranging from how to research your cover to how to find a cover designer and even choosing a premade book cover.

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Things I Wish I Knew Before I Published: Part III

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Lynette M. Burrows discusses rules and expectations for authors in part three of her series Things I Wish I knew Before I Published.

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Things I Wish I Knew Before I Published: Part II

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Independent author-publisher, Lynette M. Burrows continues to share her insights in part two of Things I Wish I Knew Before I Published.

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Grow a More Fertile Author Platform

Guest Blogger — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:00:58 +0000

Indie author Eldred Bird explores the three legs of your author platform and offers tips to help you grow a stronger online presence.

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