8 Keys to Becoming a Successful Author
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5 “Success” Tips for Fiction Writers
Have you ever asked: “What on earth possessed me to want to be a novelist?” Are you starting to realize…
How to Determine the Age of Your Target Reader
I wrote this post many years ago, but I continue to see a lot of problems with manuscripts that appear…
Querying Basics: 5 Tips for Landing a Literary Agent
Today’s guest post is by Dario Villirilli. Writing a great book is not quite all it takes to get published….
How (and Why!) to Build an Email Following
Today’s guest post is by Scott Lieberman. Perseus Books Group reached out to me. They wanted to pay me to…
The Secret to a Successful Book Publishing Career
Yes, I know there is more than one “secret.” But what is the most important aspect to garnering success as…
How to Write an Effective Book Proposal
At some point in your writing journey, no doubt you’ve thought about submitting your manuscript to an agent or publisher….
How to Come Up with the Perfect Book Title
I’m sharing another of my posts that ran last year on The Self Publisher blog. Struggling with coming up with…
Using KDSPY to Optimize Your Book Marketing
kdsI’ve written about KDSPY on occasion and have used it to great success (as have many writer friends). This post…
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