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From Indie Author To Creative Empire With Michael Anderle

When we start out as authors, it's all about that first book ... but after book one, the sky's the…

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Why Authors Should Learn To Speak In Public With Joanna Penn

All successful creatives have to speak and present in public, whether that's at a festival, on a podcast or radio…

Joanna Penn

Writing Tips: 6 Ways To Write A Better Script

Writing for the stage or screen is a skill set different from that of writing books. Michael McGinnis explores the…

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How To Write a Novel In A Month #NaNoWriMo With Grant Faulkner

Is it your dream to write a novel but you just don’t know where to start? Have you written lots…

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Writing Tips: Creating A Compelling Protagonist

As Justin Attas points out in this post, the main character of your book is key to both the story…

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6 Ways To Stay Productive In A Creative Slump

Every creative person encounters times where we're not feeling creative at all. In this post, Macy Thornhill shares ways to…

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Writing For Audio First With Jules Horne

Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing, but how do you make sure your books sound good in audio? How…

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5 Ways To Use Voice Search To Sell More Books

Have you asked a question out loud to one of your devices in the last week? Did you ask Siri…

Joanna Penn

Writing Tips: Using Visual Inspiration For Your Stories

If you haven’t heard of a muse board, don’t worry, you are not alone. Today’s guest blogger, Jill Hedgecock, developed…

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Book Marketing: Publicity Tips For Your Book With Dana Kaye

Is it worth pitching traditional media for PR in an era of paid ads? Can PR build your author brand…

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