I hear this question almost every time I host a writing retreat or WriterCon: When do I need permission? To write? Never. Wait around for that and you’ll never publish anything. To mention celebrities in my book? Never. But I would be careful about what you say. Why offend? You don’t need a lawsuit in your life. To mention real-life places? Never, but again, don’t ask for trouble. If the...
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Book Brush is a software company that provides tools and resources for authors to create professional-quality marketing materials, promo graphics and more for their books. As a company that is dedicated to serving authors in the author niche, Book Brush has always been passionate about helping authors succeed in their writing careers. From the beginning, Book Brush has been committed to...
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Do you really need an author website? YES. THE END. OK, Let me tell you WHY you need one, what it should contain, and how to make the most of it. I’ll also outline some trends and ideas to help future-proof your site and we’ll look at how you can make your website sell more books. OWN IT! Your rules, your house. You need a home on the internet. Somewhere for people to find you, to get...
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The literary world is very competitive, and, when it comes to marketing, it can be especially hard for us independent authors. In addition to writing, unless we hire someone to market for us, we have the added burden of handling our own marketing. This can be time consuming, and, at times, down right frustrating. That said, it can be done. This blog post provides some great examples for creating...
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Have you thought about taking your eBooks wide? For those who may not be familiar with the term, going wide means distributing your books through companies beyond Amazon. While Amazon has about 67% of the market, other companies, such as Apple and Barnes and Noble, also distribute eBooks on their platforms. Chances are you know some people who don’t want to purchase through Amazon or have...
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ONLINE DESIGN SOFTWARE COMPANY LOOKS TO BROADEN OFFERINGS & NURTURE CLIENT BASE BY HIRING HIGHLY SKILLED AUTHOR & ENTREPRENEUR Crossville, TN – 02/20/2023 – Book Brush, a Brush Media Group Company, today announced the appointment of award-winning bestselling author Dana Claire as COO, effective February 20th, 2023. Along with a history of marketing and leadership acumen, Claire also...
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