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Publishing Straight Talk

There are plenty of good reasons to self-publish, but not all are profit-oriented or even rational. Before you invest in…

3 weeks ago

Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math?

You threw a grand party but nobody came. Your novel is so good but you're not selling books. What happened?…

3 weeks ago

Blogging to Build a Speaker or Author Platform

How can speakers, indie writers, and self-publishers use a blog to build a platform? This article explains how to publish…

3 weeks ago

Reality Checklist for Self-Publishers

One question that loops endlessly on writers’ forums is “How can I sell more books?” The question is a natural…

3 weeks ago

Gatekeepers and Self-Publishing

Indie publishers complain that the mainstream publishing establishment acts as a "gatekeeper." Many readers rely on big publishing houses to…

3 weeks ago

Self-Publishing? Get Real(istic)!

There are plenty of good reasons to self-publish, but not all are profit-oriented or even rational. Before you invest in…

3 weeks ago

Many Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the Bookstore

If you're hoping to have mainstream bookstore distribution, using a Vanity Press may present some obstacles. Book buyers will likely…

3 weeks ago

Blog is Short for Backlog

One of my colleagues has written a blog post every week for the past 17 years. If you’re that disciplined…

6 months ago

Why Do Speakers Charge So Much?

Celebrities can charge enormous fees because people will pay to be in the same room with them, and when an…

6 months ago

What Webcam is Best?

Webcams are light and compact, and quality has gotten better as videoconferencing has become more popular. Most laptops and many…

6 months ago

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