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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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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When you’re an indie author you need to keep marketing at the forefront of your mind, and plan out your promotions as meticulously as you plan your next book, article, or blog post. And, since us indies are often operating on shoestring budgets, we need to implement strategies that will give us the most bang for our buck. Social media posts remain one of the best ways we can widen our reach...
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