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Copyright Protection: The Best 35 Dollars You’ll Ever Spend
Copyright law is a writer’s best defense against infringement. It's also one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of publishing.
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Brand Yourself for Indie Success
Unless indie authors can create an emotional connection with readers, they're going to be disappointed with their book sales.
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My Self-Publishing Journey: Judging a Book by Its Cover
Great books deserve strong covers, and no indie author wants her cover to be a dud.
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Kickstarter Campaign Diary, Part 1: What Am I Getting Myself Into?
Thinking of Kickstarting a book? Follow along with this weekly diary of what works, what doesn't, and how to figure costs and navigate the Kickstarter process.
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DIY: Book Jacket and Cover Design 101
Many authors may be tempted to go it alone, but hiring a professional designer who has experience creating book jackets can be a great investment.
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Drama to Spare: PW Talks with Ruth Hull Chatlien
The author explains why a blend of self-publishing and traditional publishing was right for her.
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Book Publicity 101: Hiring a Professional Marketing Firm
There’s a big difference between self-publishing a book with the hope of selling a few copies and taking the decisive—and potentially pricey—step of hiring a professional publicity firm.
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The Human Condition: PW Talks with Fritz Liedtke
We spoke with Liedtke about the importance publishing difficult subject matter and the lasting connections between photographers and their subjects.
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DIY: How to Plan a Virtual Book Tour
Today, smart indie authors can maximize their publicity with a well-planned virtual tour of the blogosphere.
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Sex Education That Sells: S.L. Jennings's Indie Success
Jennings's advice to other indie authors is to hone their craft and to resist being hasty and publishing before the book is ready.
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Self-Publish Like a Pro: Setting Goals for Your Book and Career
The goals that an indie author has for her book and career should play a strategic role in the selection of the publishing platform, the book’s price, and the book’s marketing campaign.
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BEA 2014: Revamped UpublishU Debuts
Amid the excitement of BookCon, self-publishing took center stage at the Javits Center in New York City on Saturday, as uPublishU offered up a day packed with programming targeted to indie authors.
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The Autobiography of Feeling: PW Talks with Elisabeth Russell Taylor
The esteemed British author returns after 10 years with 'Belated,' a self-published collection of stories.
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Are Book Giveaways Still Worth It for Indie Authors?
Can indie authors still make money by giving away books? Are the rumors true, that freebies no longer help boost sales? We decided to ask some of the brightest stars in the self-publishing firmament for their take.
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My Self-Publishing Journey: Revision Gut Check
It’s easy to feel like you’re on a merry-go-round or even the roller coaster of doom while dealing with editorial notes.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, April 2014
Tammy Falkner's romance, 'Smart, Sexy and Secretive,' takes the top spot on this month's list of the bestselling titles published on the Smashwords platform.
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PW Select May 2014: The Reviews
This month's installment of PW Select self-published print and e-books.
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PW Select May 2014: New Titles from Self-Publishers
Booksellers, publishers, and agents are encouraged to take a look at the following listings of self-published books; some are from authors waiting to be discovered, others are from those with track records and followings who are doing it on their own.
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