The Importance of Having a Newsletter

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The Importance of Having a Newsletter

Why the grandpa of mass interweb communication is still king, plus some resources to help you start and manage your own.

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New Year Update ~ 2020

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New Year Update ~ 2020

An overview of where I succeeded in 2019, where I messed up, and what I’m both excited for and afraid of in 2020.

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Where to Skimp and Where to Invest in Self-Publishing

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Where to Skimp and Where to Invest in Self-Publishing

Between editing, cover design, marketing, and more, self-publishing can be a pricey business. In this week’s blog entry, I’ve outlined (from my experience) where to spend and where to save. Also included are recommendations for editors, cover designers, and more.

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Related Entries: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Hiring an Editor - Guest Post from Sarina Langer, My Favorite Resources ~ Images, and ACX vs. Findaway ~ My Audiobook Creation Experience.

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Should You Go the Traditional or Self-Publishing Route?

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Should You Go the Traditional or Self-Publishing Route?

Traditional and indie publishing are equally legitimate, but how do you know which path to take? This week, I discuss a few of the major factors to consider.

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My First Time Using Ingram Spark for Preorders

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My First Time Using Ingram Spark for Preorders

Once again, I’m sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. I did my first preorder with Ingram Spark a few months back, and here’s hoping I save some of y’all from making the same mistakes I did.

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Related Entries: Using IngramSpark: My Experience and Mistakes.

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