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[Video] How a Minimalist Approach to Book Marketing WorksWriting an engaging book is only the first step in your literary journey. You've poured your knowledge, expertise, and passion into your...
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[Podcast] Tips for Producing a Family History DocumentaryYou want to capture your family history. That’s great! But where do you start? Most people automatically think of a book. It’s...
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[Video] A Quick Guide on How to Use Amazon AdsIn today's digital age, writers have more opportunities than ever to promote their books. But, with countless books competing for readers'...
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[Video] How to "Hook and Hold" Your Reader in NonfictionKeeping a reader's attention from the first chapter to the last is crucial to publishing a successful nonfiction book. But new writers...
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[Video] How to Edit Your Manuscript After the First DraftMany new writers believe their manuscript is ready for a publisher after writing the first draft. This isn't true. Before you...
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[Podcast] Author and Book Coach Stacy Ennis on Landing a TEDx TalkLanding a TEDx talk is one of the best speaking opportunities for thought leaders. From the TEDx stage, speakers can inspire and influence a...
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[Video] How to Move from the Book-to-Service PathNonfiction authors possess a powerful tool beyond the pages of their books. They have the opportunity to turn readers into loyal customers for...
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[Podcast] Author Ryan Frederick on Successful Platform Building“How can my book be part of a larger whole?” It’s the question Ryan Frederick, author of Right Place, Right Time: The...
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[Video] A Breakdown of Story Architecture in Memoir WritingStory structure is just as important to memoir writing as it is to fiction writing. Story structures establishes the overarching...
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[Video] What Types of Editing Exist for Self-Published AuthorsCurious about the different types of editing for self-published authors? In our latest video, we break it down for you: ...
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[Tipster] How to Write Third Person Point of ViewBy: Allison Parks I have a Kindle Unlimited membership. It’s a monthly membership that gives me access to hundreds of thousands of books...
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[Video] The Differences Between Writing an Academic Paper and a BookThe main difference between an academic paper and a book is your intended audience. Academic papers are written for academia. They...
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[Tipster] The Writer as Alligator WrestlerBy Dave Goetz The main work of a writer is to fix sentences. You lay down that first sentence. You write another. And then another or two....
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[Video] The Importance of Defining Your Core AudienceYour journey to success begins with knowing who truly connects with your message. It's about defining your core audience. The readers who...
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[Podcast] Anne Janzer on Joyful and Successful Book Marketing“The world is changing all the time. We can’t cling to one way of doing things,” Anne Janzer, thought leader and author of...
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[Video] Why You Need to "Hook and Hold" Your Reader"My job is to hook the reader right away. If I hook the reader, then I can do whatever I want," says novelist and memoirist Donna Freitas....
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[Tipster] The Art of Ending Well in Nonfiction WritingRecently, I cheered on my friend as she completed a half marathon. I plopped myself into the bleachers by the finish line. I waited for her...
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[Video] How to Build a Platform"How do I build a platform?" Building a platform can seem both tedious and overwhelming, and many new writers don't know where to start....
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[Video] How to Make Sure You Succeed the First Time with Amazon AdsAre you Author A, Author B, or Author C? Diving into the world of book marketing, we all hope to be Author A - the one with the profitable ads...
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[Tipster] The Importance of Alternative Perspectives and Counterarguments in NonfictionI’m a Star Wars fan. I’ve seen all the movies and shows (animation included). I have a personal library of Star Wars books....
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[Video] How to Find Independent Publishing HousesAre you struggling to find an independent publishing house? Emily Enger of Good Enough Book Marketing recommends starting with trade...
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[Podcast] What Is the Best Format for Your Content?“You should write a book!” Most thoughts leaders have heard this at least once in their life. It’s the go-to format for...
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[Video] The Six Stages of the Creative ProcessEver find yourself stuck in the writing process? Unsure how to navigate from the spark of an idea to a finished masterpiece? You're not alone!...
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[Podcast] Author Kristin Keffeler on Writing a Nonfiction Book that Connects with Your Ideal Audience“You can’t republish your Master’s thesis.” It’s one piece of advice Kristin Keffeler, author of The Myth of the...
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[Tipster] Resist the Book Cover ClichéI call it the Target Indicator: when something unique becomes commonplace, and, thus, a cliché. It happens with shoes, for instance....
