By BookBaby author Scott McCormick Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own magical world … one where you can make the impossible possible and bring legendary heroes to life? Writing a fantasy novel offers you that thrilling opportunity, but it can also feel like an overwhelming task. How do …
By BookBaby author Chris Huff Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Brainstorming ideas for a fantasy novel can really stimulate your imagination. A society of singing spoons declares war on other flatware! Or perhaps Mr. Bubble, cartoon spokesperson, travels back in time to Rome to unseat Caesar. But unlimited possibilities can also freeze the brain, so …
How can you write a book proposal that will make a publisher want to buy your book? How can you write a successful non-fiction book that both interests you and attracts a lot of readers? How can you improve your communication in person and online? Charles Duhigg gives his thoughts. In the intro, HarperCollins CEO …
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How can you build a scalable business around non-fiction books? How can you turn a book into multiple streams of income? How can you delegate in order to scale? Michael Bungay Stanier shares his thoughts. In the intro, Bookfunnel’s Universal Book Links, and How to Write Non-Fiction Second Edition; ALCS survey results of writers on …
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How can we write from the perspective of others while still respecting different cultures? How can a children’s book author make money from bulk sales? How is self-publishing in South Africa different? With Ashling McCarthy. In the intro, Spotify for Authors and Katie Cross on self-narration and email marketing; How do I know when to …
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By BookBaby author Brian Jud Many poets believe selling their poetry is as hard as, well … selling poetry. But if you look beyond the bookstore, you can find many sales opportunities. This article provides ideas and examples of potential segments that could be lucrative for you. This information is meant to get you started …
By BookBaby author Chris Huff Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your readers have made it to the end of your nonfiction book, you must have done something right! But how do you keep them satisfied and coming back for the next book? One key lies in having a compelling and well-thought-out conclusion. A strong …
How can you manage the competing priorities of an author career? How can you deal with the demons we all have to wrestle with along the way? Tiffany Yates Martin talks about the role of intuition in decision-making, the challenges of feedback and rejection, and the importance of reclaiming creativity during difficult times. In the …
By BookBaby author BookBaby When you stop and think about it, books are actually pretty amazing. We have knowledge, emotion, imagination and creativity all condensed in a portable, easy-to-carry and (hopefully) compact guide. With self-publishing opportunities and Print On Demand services turning more and more people into published authors, though, standing out on bookshelves just …
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Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s no shortage of affordable, even dirt-cheap, book marketing services out there. For an indie author working with a tight budget, the temptation to sign up for a $50 ad blast or a “guaranteed bestseller” promo can be strong. But here’s a PSA: throwing cash at one-off services without a real …
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