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New Titles from Self-Publishers: January 2019
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 80 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: Affect vs. Effect and Further vs. Farther
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the difference between affect and effect and further and farther.
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First Lines: January 2019
A roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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How to Reduce Marketing Anxiety and Confusion
Before you consider new marketing tactics and platforms, focus on understanding your goals and assessing your resources.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Log Off'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Log Off: How to Stay Connected after Disconnecting' by indie author Blake Snow.
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BookLife Prize Winner Searches for the Meaning of Life
For inspiration, indie author Michael F. Stewart looks to his daughters.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers November 2018
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New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 100 self-published titles below.
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Ask the Editor: To Plan or Not to Plan?
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she considers the pros and cons of outlining a novel.
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First Lines: December 2018
A roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: December 2018
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Hybrid Publishing and the Measures That Matter
A look at the state of hybrid publishing and what's at stake for authors.
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Cover Redesign: 'Ideal High'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Ideal High' by indie author Valerie Ipson, who praised the YA feel of the new cover.
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Helping Indie Authors Help Themselves
How one successful indie author is supporting aspiring writers.
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Meet the Finalists of the 2018 BookLife Prize
PW sits down and chats with the six finalists for this year's BookLife Prize.
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The BookLife Prize: Checking in with Ian Andrew
We touch base with last year's BookLife Prize winner to talk about his next project, the importance of professionalism, and the advice he has for aspiring indie authors.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: November 2018
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 84 self-published titles.
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First Lines: November 2018
A look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Ask the Editor: Avoiding Clunky Dialogue
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she take a look at what makes dialogue sound clunky and how to avoid it.
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Indie Scouting Report: November 2018
A rundown of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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