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Ask the Editor: First Chapters
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at how a book's opening chapter can determine its fate—for better or for worse.
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First Lines: March 2018
A look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: March 2018
A monthly roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Deconstructing Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Mark Coker takes a look at how passionate readers can make books go viral.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Practice Makes Purpose'
Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Practice Makes Purpose' by indie author C. Paul Schroeder.
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Cops and Writers: An Indie Success Story
How a police officer turned self-publisher from the U.K. crafts authentic police procedurals.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, March 2018
The bestselling titles from Smashwords in the month of March, 2018.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: February 2018
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 74 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: Vivid Prose and the Five Senses
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at creating vivid prose that will appeal to readers.
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Indie Scouting Report: February 2018
A monthly look at the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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First Lines: February 2018
Our roundup of some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Three Keys to Blogging Success
Joel Friedlander explains how bloggers can build a platform and engage readers.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Dying for a Vacation'
Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Dying for a Vacation' by indie author Donna Huston Murray.
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Indie Author Brings Magic to a Diverse World
A bestselling author embraces diverse voices and a new “golden era” of sci-fi and fantasy fiction.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, December 2017
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: January 2018
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 60 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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Ask the Editor: Purple Prose
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the problems with purple prose.
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First Lines: January 2018
We highlight some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: January 2018
A look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Indie Authors and the Value of Free Content
Jane Friedman takes a look at why authors should embrace free content and stop complaining that writing is being devalued.