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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, July 2017
Abbi Glines’s contemporary romance "Because of Lila" tops the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of July.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: August 2017
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 78 self-published titles below.
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Ask the Editor: Working with an Editor
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she explores the author-editor relationship.
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First Lines: August 2017
A roundup of some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Scouting Report: August 2017
A look at the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Tapping into TED to Boost Your Author Platform
How TED Talks have become a new milestone for aspiring and established authors.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'After and Before'
Tugboat Design's Deborah Bradseth reimagines the cover of 'After and Before' by indie author Glenn Seerup.
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Indie Authors Turn Chapter Book Series into a Franchise
How two indie authors are parlaying a series of books into toys, audio editions, and a whole lot more.
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The BookLife Prize: Checking In with Jane Alvey Harris
We touch base with last year's finalist from the YA category to talk marketing and publicity and find out what she's working on now.
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The BookLife Prize: Checking In with Kipp Wessel
We touch base with last year's finalist from the general fiction category to talk obsessions, second novels, and traditional publishing.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers List, June 2017
Chloe Walsh’s romance Endgame topped the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of June.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: July 2017
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at these 132 self-published titles.
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Ask the Editor: Tips on Revising a Novel
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she explores the challenges of revising a novel.
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First Lines: July 2017
Our monthly look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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Indie Author Scouting Report: July 2017
A roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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How Indie Authors Can Cultivate Superfans
What self-publishers can do to build relationships with readers.
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Author and Comics Artist Jessica Abel Returns to Her Indie Roots
A look at why Jessica Abel turned to self-publishing for her creative self-help book.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Little Guide to Unhip'
Tugboat Design's Deborah Bradseth reimagines the cover of 'Little Guide to Unhip' by indie author Kate Rigby.
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Indie Author Mark Manson Finds His Niche
The self-help author reflects on his success and self-publishing.