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YA Romance Requires Crazy Imagination and Full-Blown Dreams
Indie author Jillian Dodd explores what it takes to write YA romance.
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Market Like a Superstar
You’re not Beyoncé—but you can learn from her marketing strategies. By following this article's examples, you can strengthen your brand, broaden your reach, and foster lasting relationships with your readers in the competitive literary landscape.
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Judging a Book by Its Cover
Lambda Award–winning author Sassafras Lowrey offers some design advice for indie authors.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: December 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 67 self-published titles below. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: December 2023
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature art, photography, and inspirational titles.
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'Downpour' by Christopher Hawkins Wins 2023 BookLife Prize for Fiction
The novel was selected from hundreds of fiction entries across five categories, and is the first horror novel to win this award.
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Meet the Finalists for the 2023 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest
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Meet the Judges of the 2023 BookLife Prize
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: November 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 88 self-published titles in this listing. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: November 2023
In this month’s roundup of BookLife titles, we feature books about historical subjects.
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Even Bad Reviews Can Be Good News
Julie Mathison, founder of Starr Creek Press, reflects on being reviewed.
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First Lines: November 2023
This month, we’ve got a big butt, burning leather, and much more. To submit the first line from your book, email booklifeeditor@booklife.com.
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Navigating a Reading Slump
A writer and editor gives tips for rekindling enthusiasm for books.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: October 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 84 self-published titles each with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: October, 2023
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature scary stories and supernatural tales.
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Cover Redesign: 'The Five-Year Marriage' by Annmarie Kelly
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'The Five-Year Marriage' by Annmarie Kelly.
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The Future Has Arrived
AI is threatening to publishing, but there are a few silver linings.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: End of September 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 82 self-published titles below. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: End of September 2023
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature picture books.