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How a Proofreader Can Make All the Difference for Your Next Book
Have you ever read a book that had an error on every other page? The experience can be infuriating, to say the least. It’s not just frustrating for readers, either – it has a serious impact on writers as well. If your work is riddled with errors, readers will take one look at it and put it down without finishing. But if you hire someone to proofread your manuscript before publishing, suddenly those mistakes are gone! This blog post will show you why hiring a professional proofreader makes all the difference in the world when it comes to getting published (and selling copies). A professional proofreader is a person who…
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Side Hustles You Can Have to Make Money as an Indie Author
It is not as simple as it may appear to make a living as an independent author. Even if you are doing what you enjoy, what you enjoy may become boring and exhausting if you do not have enough money to support yourself. An Indie Author’s goal is to make a living by writing and publishing books. If you haven’t started earning money from your books, how do you plan to make a living? Although publishing a book does not have to be expensive, some authors spend up to $3000 on each project. Is this excessive? It is most likely justifiable. When you factor in the costs of editing, formatting,…
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Social Media Marketing: How to Market Your Book on Instagram
If you are an author, you know that marketing your book is crucial. There are many avenues for authors to promote their books, but one of the most popular methods is through social media through Instagram marketing. In this blog post, we will discuss how to market your book on Instagram. We will cover everything from setting up a profile and posting content to maximizing engagement with followers and making sure that your Instagram posts stand out in the feed. What is Instagram? Instagram is an excellent marketing platform that has been used by many authors to promote their work. If you are unfamiliar with Instagram, it is a mobile-based…
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Write Your Way To a Book Deal
At some point in your life, you may have dreamed of writing a book. Whether it was about something that happened to you or an idea that seemed interesting, the thought has crossed your mind. It might not be as easy as you think, though. You need to know how to get a book deal first and foremost, so here are six tips for doing just that: Write a proposal The first step is to write up a proposal which includes what the potential book will look like and why people should buy it. To do this effectively, you’ll want to include things such as: What’s it about? What makes…
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Self-Publishing: Every Penny Counts
You just finished writing your book’s first manuscript draft. The next step is to begin assessing your budget plan. Funds may be limited, but with proper planning and research, you can get the most out of your budget by utilizing the best platforms for your publishing needs. Expect to spend a minimum of $2,500, up to $5,000 for a successful publication. This does not include marketing and promotion. Your book’s marketing plan may require planning a separate budget. Never cut yourself short, this is an important investment into the sales of your book, so to expect a high return you should consider the best quality services you’re able to afford.…
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Is Your Book Idea Good Enough for People to Buy It?
You’ve made the decision to write a book. You know that it’s time for you to take your knowledge and expertise, and put it into writing. But how do you know if your idea is good enough for people to buy?
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How to get Amazon reviews as a first-time author
Congratulations on writing and publishing your first book. What a feat! Some might say that the hard part is over, and to some extent it is. However, what use is a book if no one reads it? All your hard work of putting your imagination into words or penning your experience into a great how-to guide will be for naught of no one reads and benefits from your book. This is where book reviews come in, book reviews are your gateway to getting noticed and having people read your book. The trouble is that in order to get book reviews you need to get people to read your book and…
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Exploring a Career as an Indie Author
Before the internet took the literary industry by storm, publishing companies held the keys to most writers’ freedoms and success. A professional career in writing quickly became a realistic possibility for the most passionate of inexperienced authors, as a whole new world of opportunity opened up to them. Nowadays, not only can your book reach everyone in the country, but they can also sweep the nations and crossover into other countries. The worldwide web has made authors’ success limitless in these newfound abilities to effortlessly translate works into any language and make books available to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Now that navigating oneself into the wading pool of…
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Keys to an Indie Author’s Success
As an indie author, it's important to have a solid plan for your book. In this article you'll find the keys to an indie author's success.
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All About Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is the publication of media by its authors without the presence of a traditional publisher. The term self-publishing generally refers to written media, such as books and magazines — either as an eBook or as physical copies employing POD (print on demand) technology. Over the past 20 years, the market for self-publishing has changed, and new self-publishing technologies are providing increased alternatives to traditional publishing or the “professionally published book.” Most self-published books only sell very limited copies, but those selling large volumes are newsworthy because they are rare. The quality of self-published books varies considerably because there are no barriers to self-publishing and no quality controls except what…
