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Your Summer Backlist Strategy: Turn Old Books Into New Favorites

Your Summer Backlist Strategy: Turn Old Books Into New Favorites

Summer is just within arm’s reach, which means people are on the hunt for their next read. While summer is the perfect opportunity for authors to release new books, you would be surprised to know that people aren’t just reading new books. Regardless if you have one book or twenty out on shelves as an author, this is a great time for you to breathe new life back into your older...

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The Best Book Cover Fonts To Use For Your Holiday Book

The Best Book Cover Fonts To Use For Your Holiday Book

There’s something magical, festive, and nostalgic about a holiday book cover, and the type of font used plays a major role in that. The font you use can make or break a book cover. When a reader looks at a book cover, they should be able to tell the genre immediately. When the wrong font is used, it leaves the reader confused, and it could make the overall appearance of your book look messy. If...

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How To Move From Idea To Structured Draft Without Getting Stuck 

How To Move From Idea To Structured Draft Without Getting Stuck 

As a writer, you probably know how frustrating it can be to have an idea for your story, but the minute you sit down, everything feels wrong. You don’t understand how to structure your idea, it feels messy, and the idea goes from amazing to chaotic in the blink of an eye. While this may feel disappointing, there are ways you can organize this process a little more easily. Below,...

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Why The Instagram 4:5 Aspect Ratio Is The New Go-To On Instagram For Authors

Why The Instagram 4:5 Aspect Ratio Is The New Go-To On Instagram For Authors

Have you ever posted a graphic on Instagram to promote your book that you’re excited about, just for the photo to appear strange? Whether it’s blurry or the photo’s positioning is off, it throws the entire look of your graphic off balance. That can not only be frustrating, but can also affect engagement.  Since Instagram has changed how content is displayed, it’s important that you...

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Pros And Cons Of A Book That Doesn’t Fit Neatly Into One Genre

Pros And Cons Of A Book That Doesn’t Fit Neatly Into One Genre

A book that doesn’t necessarily fit into one genre is both a strength when done correctly, or it can create confusion for readers. It comes down to how it’s handled. Below, we’ll cover the pros and cons of a book that doesn’t fit neatly into one genre.  Let’s dive in! Pros Of A Book That Doesn’t Fit Neatly Into One Genre It Stands Out From Other Books Many readers find a book that doesn’t neatly...

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