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Ask the Editor: Adverbs

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 11/17/2017 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the problem with adverbs.
First Lines: November 2017

| 11/17/2017 @ 07:00PM

Our roundup of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
Indie Scouting Report: November 2017

| 11/17/2017 @ 07:00PM

A look at the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
Ten Tips for Autopilot E-book Marketing

By Mark Coker | 11/17/2017 @ 07:00PM

These set-and-forget marketing tricks help make books more discoverable.
Book Cover Redesign: 'Living Fulfilled'

| 11/17/2017 @ 07:00PM

Michelle Argyle from Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Living Fulfilled' by indie author Lisa Thomas-McMillan.
From Podcast to Self-Published Bestseller

By Matia Burnett | 11/17/2017 @ 07:00PM

Authors Mark Desvaux and Mark Stay wanted to write a bestseller. They started by creating the Bestseller Experiment podcast and talking to scores of bestselling authors.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, September 2017

| 11/10/2017 @ 07:00PM

Kristen Ashley’s contemporary romance 'The Time in Between' topped the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of September.
Seven Finalists for 2017 BookLife Prize Announced

| 11/01/2017 @ 12:00PM

Six novels and a memoir were named finalists for the 2017 BookLife Prize. The grand-prize winner will be announced on Dec. 18.
New Titles from Self-Publishers: October 2017

| 10/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 130 self-published titles below.
Ask the Editor: Tips for New Writers

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 10/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she offers writing advice for first-time authors.
First Lines: October 2017

| 10/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

Our roundup of some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
Indie Scouting Report: October 2017

| 10/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

A monthly look at the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
Checking Book Proofs in Three Simple Steps

By Joel Friedlander | 10/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

These best practices and tips will help indie authors bring quality books to market.
Book Cover Redesign: 'Roliath'

| 10/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

Tugboat Design's Deborah Bradseth reimagines the cover of 'Roliath' by indie author Amber Schunk-Clubb.
Indie Author Shaped by Indie Rock Roots

By Matia Burnett | 10/20/2017 @ 07:00PM

For Jessica Bell, success as an author has come from being true to herself, finding her readers, and self-publishing with pride.
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, August 2017

| 10/06/2017 @ 07:00PM

R.L. Mathewson’s contemporary romance 'Delectable' tops the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of August.
Ask the Editor: Writing Dialogue

By Betty Kelly Sargent | 09/22/2017 @ 07:00PM

Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she explores writing convincing dialogue.
First Lines: September 2017

| 09/22/2017 @ 07:00PM

We take a look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
Indie Scouting Report: September 2017

| 09/22/2017 @ 07:00PM

Our roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
Go Local: Marketing Books to Targeted Communities

By Jane Friedman | 09/22/2017 @ 07:00PM

How leveraging local communities can land authors on the bestseller list.

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