As an author, you wear many different hats. You have to be your own social media manager, writer, promoter, office administrator, brand builder, event planner, and more. Being an author is more than just writing. However, trying to juggle all of the hats you wear at the same time is tiring, and eventually one of them will fall. An author assistant is recommended to step into the roles that you...
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You’re in the phase where your book will be coming out soon, which is exciting, but you may be wondering when the appropriate time is to promote it. The biggest thing to remember is you won’t want to promote your book too late. More than likely, as an indie author, you’ll want to promote your book earlier than you may expect. Below, we’ll discuss the best times for you to start promoting your...
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When it comes to authors, there are typically two categories they are placed in: plotting and pantsing. Each technique has its own pros and cons, but the question is, which are you, a plotter or a pantser? Below, we’ll discuss each technique to help determine if plotting or pantsing is right for you. What Is Plotting? Do you plan out your story ahead of time? You may be a plotter. Plotting is...
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Kindle Vella was a platform launched by Amazon in 2021 that allowed authors to gradually release pages of their book. Readers were able to enjoy stories in a serialized format, kind of like when a TV show gradually releases episodes. At Book Brush, we have templates that authors could customize to promote their book on Kindle Vella. Unfortunately, Kindle Vella is no longer available. We still...
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Your book cover is the face of your book, so it needs to properly convey the tone, message, and genre of your book. The cover of your book needs to flow well and jive together; this includes the image and the font. If your font doesn’t convey that this is a paranormal book, it can confuse the reader. Below, we discuss the best cover fonts to use for your paranormal book. The Importance Of...
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When promoting your book, you only have a few seconds to make a first impression. Your audience will glance at your graphic and book cover, making a quick decision on whether your book interests them or if they should keep scrolling. This means the graphic you choose should be eye-catching and captivate their attention. At Book Brush, we highly recommend using trope templates to promote your...
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