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Indie Scouting Report: October 2018
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Fourteen Kinds of Content Your Readers Will Want to Share
How indie authors can leverage social media and blog posts to sell more books.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Spinning'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Spinning' by indie author Janine Kovac.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers July 2018
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: September 2018
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 87 self-published titles below.
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Ask the Editor: Lie vs. Lay
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the difference between lie and lay.
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First Lines: September 2018
A look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: September 2018
A roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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How to Write Better Marketing Copy
When marketing books, think—and write—like a reader.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Loose Ends'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Loose Ends' by indie author Caroline Taylor.
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Bringing History into the Light: An Indie Success Story
An author’s debut YA novel focuses on a little-known side of Abraham Lincoln.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers July 2018
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: August 2018
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 81 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: Chapter Length
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at chapter length in novels.
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First Lines: August 2018
A roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: August 2018
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Reframing Publishing Success
What to expect—and what not to expect—when you’re publishing a book.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Don't Tell Anyone'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Don't Tell Anyone' by indie author Laurie Boris.
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A BookLife Prize Winner Finds Inspiration
Two years after winning the BookLife Prize, Tim Slee is still self-publishing, still donating all his proceeds to charity, and still not telling you his real identity.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers June 2018