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On and Off the Road with Bob Dylan
An indie author recalls 50 years of friendship with the voice of his generation.
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First Lines: March 2021
Our monthly look at some of the best first lines from BookLife authors
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What’s the Point (of View)?
One of the most important decisions a writer can make concerns a narrative’s point of view.
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“Degenerate” Books for Discerning Readers
Pravum, a new indie publishing platform, is born under lockdown.
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Indie Spotlight: February 2021
In this edition of Indie Spotlight, our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we're celebrating romance and relationship books by indie authors.
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Cover Redesign: 'Serket’s Movies: Commentary and Trivia on 444 Movies' by Cory Hamblin'
This month, Amanda Reid at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Serket’s Movies: Commentary and Trivia on 444 Movies' by Cory Hamblin.
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Indie Community: The Chosen Two
Friends and coauthors self-publish a YA fantasy novel with a twist.
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First Lines: February 2021
Our monthly look at some of the best first lines by BookLife authors.
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Publishing Perseverance
The world may feel like a dystopia these days, but writers can still thrive.
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Seizing Inspiration: Indie Community
An author finds unconventional solutions to writing problems.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: January 2021
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 66 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: January 2021
In this edition of Indie Spotlight, our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we’re ushering in 2021 with indie self-help and inspirational titles.
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Cover Redesign: 'Dancing in the White Sand' by Cynthia L. Matlock
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Dancing in the White Sand' by Cynthia L. Matlock.
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Indie Success: Art to Heart
An indie author studies how we perceive works of art.
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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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