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Indie Scouting Report: July 2019
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Taking Control
Social media platforms such as Facebook are compromising authors’ marketing efforts; mailing lists provide a solution.
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Book Cover Redesign: ‘Download Incomplete’
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of ‘Download Incomplete' by indie author R.M. Gayler.
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Tasty Travels
Authors and international chefs collaborate to create a “compassionate generation of kids”
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers May 2019
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Spark Winners in the Spotlight
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Marketing an Indie Book on Any Budget, Part II: Mid-Sized Budget
Authors with a few hundred dollars can afford to give away a few copies of their books—as long as they give them away in ways that garner the greatest impact.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: June 2019
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 94 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: How to Write a Dynamite First Sentence
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at memorable first sentences.
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First Lines: June 2019
A rundown of some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: June 2019
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Book Cover Redesign: ‘Rising Water’
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of ‘Rising Water' by indie author Alice Savage.
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Oh, the Humanity!: An Indie Success Story
Indie coauthors envision a future with a more human-centered approach to technology.
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DIY: How to Avoid Self-Publishing Scams
Being able to identify when a particular self-publishing service is overcharging—or just overpromising what they are actually able to deliver—is an important skill for any author to master.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers April 2019
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: May 2019
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 95 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: How to Write Believable Characters
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at how to create well-rounded and believable characters.
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First Lines: May 2019
A rundown of some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: May 2019
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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