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Autofiction: What It Is and What It Isn’t
Whether writing autobiographical fiction or memoir, writers must own their truths.
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First Lines: January 2021
Our monthly look at some of the best first lines by BookLife authors.
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Pantser or Planner?
In many writing communities, there are two common approaches to writing a novel.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: December 2020
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 62 self-published titles below. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: December 2020
We're closing out this difficult year with indie books that embody the principles of kindness, beauty, and gratitude.
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Cover Redesign: 'Reasonable Doubt' by Steve Vogel
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of Reasonable Doubt by Steve Vogel.
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Indie Success: The Road Less Traveled
We’re closing out this difficult year with indie books that embody the principles of kindness, beauty, and gratitude.
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Meet the 2020 BookLife Prize Fiction Finalists!
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: November 2020
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 150 self-published titles below. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Scouting Report: November 2020
In this roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight a fantasy series prequel, a Renaissance story, and a royal cowboy romance.
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First Lines: November 2020
Our monthly look at some of the best first lines from BookLife authors
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Dealing with The Demon
Authors shouldn’t let the voices in their heads sabotage their progress
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Indie Success: “The Best of All Possible Worlds”
A beloved indie sci-fi series has a new traditional publishing platform
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Indie Spotlight: November 2020
This month we’re celebrating the contributions of veterans with a roundup of indie books on military and world history.
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Cover Redesign: 'Crossing Zero' by Dale Brandon
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of Crossing Zero by indie author Dale Brandon.
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The Gift of Time
Writers stuck at home during the pandemic can either binge more Netflix or get down to work
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First Lines: End of October 2020
Our monthly look at some of the best first lines by BookLife authors
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Indie Scouting Report: End of October 2020
In this month’s roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight a detective story, a regency romance, a space adventure, and more.
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Sticking the Landing
Rachael Cooper advises that a bad ending can destroy a good book.
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Indie Spotlight: October 2020
There’s much to savor in this roundup of self-published horror and paranormal titles, including a sentient river, Krampus on a rampage, and ghosts from the past.