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  • Penning the book

    Write 1,000 words a day: Using Affirmations and Meditation to Make Writing a Habit

    March 22, 2022 / No Comments

    Writer’s block is a common ailment among writers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter if you’re an indie author or working with a publisher; it can still strike at any time. The good news is that the cure is simple: write 1,000 words each day for 21 days in a row, and it will become your new habit! How can you make sure that you stick to this goal? Affirmations and meditation are two great tools that can help. Affirmations are statements of positive belief, while meditation is a practice that enables you to focus and connect with your inner thoughts and feelings. Together, they can help keep you on track and…

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    Penning the book

    8 Ways to Stay Motivated When Writing Your Book

    March 15, 2022 / No Comments

    How many times have you started writing a book, only to give up because of lack of motivation? It’s not an easy task to write a book. You have to find time, and you have to find the motivation. It can be grueling work, and it often feels like nobody will ever read your words. But if you want people to hear what you have to say, there is only one way: Write the book! This blog post will talk about eight ways to help you stay motivated when writing your book. 1. Get inspiration by reading some books in your chosen genre. When you’re feeling uninspired, it can be…

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    December 16, 2021
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    How to Write a Book Faster: Strategize Your Novel Writing

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  • Marketing the Book

    12 Free Ways to Promote Your Book

    March 8, 2022 / No Comments

    If you are an author, one of the most important tasks you have after writing your book is promoting your book. After all, if people don’t know about it, how can they buy it? The good news is that there are many free ways to promote your book without spending any money on advertising or marketing campaigns. In this post, we will share ten different strategies for promoting your book-most of which involve social media! 1. Create a Facebook page for your book. 2. Share your book on social media sites like Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram. For example, if you write a book about healthy living, use the hashtag #healthyliving…

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    Overcome Creative Writer’s Block in 4 Steps

    February 15, 2022

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    March 22, 2022
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  • Marketing the Book

    14 Ways to Promote Your Indie Author Blog for Free

    March 1, 2022 / No Comments

    If you’re an indie author, chances are that you have a blog of your own. Promoting your blog is a great way to spread the word about what you’re doing in the world of writing and publishing. In this post, we will go over 14 free ways to promote your indie author blog so that it can reach the readers who need it! Register your blog with Google Webmaster Tools. Create a Twitter account and make sure to link it to your indie author blog. Make sure you have an RSS feed for people who don’t want to subscribe through email or social media. Add links in the sidebar of…

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    October 15, 2021
  • Miscellaneous Ramblings

    How to Make Money with Patreon: A Guide for Indie Authors

    February 22, 2022 / No Comments

    Are you a self-published author with no publisher behind you and struggling with how to make money? Have you been watching the recent success of Patreon and wondering if it is a good option for your writing career? Patreon is a platform that allows people to pledge small amounts of money regularly in return for some form of reward. Those rewards can be anything from exclusive content to one-of-a-kind experiences or just the knowledge that you’re making someone’s dream come true. Patreon is an excellent way for indie authors to monetize their work and gain more followers on social media. We have put together this guide with all the information you…

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  • Penning the book

    Overcome Creative Writer’s Block in 4 Steps

    February 15, 2022 / No Comments

    We’ve been there. Writers’ block is one of the worst things that can happen to an aspiring author. It’s hard not to feel stuck on a project when you don’t know what to write next, but luckily for you, we’re here with some tips that will help you get over your writers’ block! So check out these ten ways below and see if any of them work for you! We’ve found that two of the leading causes of writer’s block are the feeling of being overwhelmed or feeling that you are lacking creativity. However, you can overcome these two obstacles by breaking your writing into small, bite-sized parts. Let’s look…

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    How to Write a Fiction Book That Sells

    February 8, 2022 / No Comments

    How to write a fiction book that sells? We’re glad you asked. This article looks at developing ideas and inspiration for writing your short story or novel to help make successful authors. It’s our goal to help you find a book idea and begin writing so that you can get those book sales! Yes, some authors want to write a book with the sole goal of providing valuable content. However, many authors are interested in making money. It’s their dream to sell millions of copies of their book to make more money. This information is beneficial whether you are a new writer or an experienced one. Do you want to…

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  • Right Title
    Marketing the Book

    How to Choose the Right Title for Your Book

    January 25, 2022 / No Comments

    Choosing the right title for your book can be tough. You have to consider what genre you are writing, your target audience, and what words will resonate with people. The keywords in the title need to be thoughtfully selected to represent your work’s content accurately. There are many different elements to consider when deciding on a title. This blog post will help guide you through them. Have you ever been so excited about a book that it’s hard to wait to get your hands on it? You can feel the anticipation bubbling within you as you anticipate what will happen. The book’s title is finally revealed, and then, with excitement,…

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  • Marketing the Book

    5 Steps to Create an Author Platform to Get More Sales

    January 18, 2022 / No Comments

    An author platform is a term used in the publishing industry to describe an author's ability to promote their work. This can include social media presence, blogging, and other ways of promoting one's work. An author platform is important for indie authors because it helps them connect with readers and build a fanbase.

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  • Marketing the Book

    How to Write a Book Blurb That Sells: 10 Things You Need to Know

    January 6, 2022 / No Comments

    Do you want to write a book blurb that sells?  It’s not as hard as it might seem.  All you need is a few simple questions and answers about your book and then some catchy phrases.  Not sure where to start?  This blog post will cover the 10 things you need to know before writing your next book blurb.  Think of the answers to these 10 questions to make a blurb that sells your book. 1. What makes this story unique, engaging, or interesting? To write a book blurb that sells, you need to know what makes the story unique.  Why should someone read it?  Make sure this shines through…

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