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Articles for Authors and Self-Publishers on Book Promotion and Marketing, Self-Publishing Resources and Writing Tips |
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How to Promote Your Book Online for Free - 10 Top TipsThere are many ways to promote your book online for free. When deciding your plans to ‘promote my self-published book’, it’s an exciting part of the process to know how to promote your book for free. Once you’ve worked out where [...]
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11 Top Book Marketing Companies UKHere featured are 11 book marketing companies in the UK to promote your book, novel or ebook. These are book promotion services for authors and self-publishers of fiction and non-fiction.
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How to Promote Your Book on AmazonYou may well be asking how to promote your book on Amazon now you're finally preparing to publish, or your book has been available for a while but the sales aren't exactly what you hoped. So how do you make sure your fiction novel, non-fiction book [...]
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How to Write a Back Cover Book Blurb with ExamplesOnce you have written your book and it has been edited, and you have decided on your enticing title and found an impactful front cover, the next important step prior to self-publishing is writing the back cover blurb to ‘sell’ your book to [...]
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How to Stay Motivated Writing a Novel – 15 Top TipsAre you looking how to stay motivated writing a novel? Are you losing the motivation to write and looking for tips and reignite your enthusiasm and perseverance?
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Self-Publishing ResourcesIf your manuscript is finished, polished and formatted and you would like to publish an ebook and/or paperback/hardback, self-publishing is the preferred option for many independent authors. With many books published every day, it can be hard to find a literary agent or [...]
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How to Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct (KDP) - Ebooks and PaperbacksSelf-publishing is now very popular amongst new as well as established authors. There are many affordable options to do it yourself, and it is less daunting than establishing a traditional book contract. There are different ways you can approach [...]
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Do I Need an Editor for My Book?Maybe you’re asking, ‘Should I get my book edited?’ or ‘Should I hire an editor for my novel?’ Surely there are authors who don’t use editors. You may be wondering if it’s really essential.
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Resources for AuthorsAmazon top-rated books on writing, journals and planners, links to writing websites and online groups.
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Average Word Count in a BookThe average word count in a book is between 60,000 and 100,000 words. Novellas are usually 20,000 to 50,000 words.
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When to Use a Semicolon in a SentenceWhen to use a semicolon in a sentence is to show a pause between two independent related clauses that is not as final as a full stop/period but stronger than a comma [...]
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How to Find a Literary AgentIf you have finished writing your book and feel that you are now ready for publication, you may want to try finding a literary agent to represent you and enhance your chances of securing that coveted publishing deal.
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Glossary of Book Publishing TermsHere is a glossary with definitions of the most commonly used book publishing terms for authors and writers self-publishing or submitting to an agent or publisher.
For self-publishing/indie authors, the publishing terms used by [...] Read more ► |
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How to Get an ISBN for Your BookHow to get an ISBN is either free via a self-publishing service or bought through an ISBN agency, such as Nielsen (UK) or Bowker (US), in blocks of 1, 10 or 100. This article discusses all you need to know about ISBNs when [...]
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5 Writing Exercises to Overcome Writer's BlockHere are 5 writing exercises to overcome writer's block and free yourself from the creative blockage so those words start flowing again.
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Common Literary Terms with ExamplesTo follow is a list of common literary terms with examples. This article discusses alliteration, homophones, hyperboles, idioms, metaphors, onomatopoeia, personification and similes. Literary terms (also called ‘devices’) are used regularly [...]
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How to Improve Your Writing Style - 5 Simple StepsImproving your writing style or technique is a skill that doesn’t always come naturally to everyone. It takes hard work and dedication to find your voice as well as create an engaging and cohesive novel, book [...]
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When to Use a Colon in a SentenceWhen to use a colon in a sentence is between two clauses where the second clause (dependent) clarifies, reveals, highlights or emphasises the first clause (independent) [...]
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