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Indie Scouting Report: February 2017
Our monthly look at some of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors.
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Ask the Editor: February 2017
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she tackles weak, whiny, and unlikable characters.
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First Lines: February 2017
We take a look at some of the most memorable opening lines from titles by BookLife authors.
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11 Tips for Successfully Working With a Cover Designer
Joel Friedlander gives you his best practices for working with a cover designer.
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Book Cover Redesign: 'Dog Sitters'
This month, Deborah Bradseth at Tugboat Design reimagines the cover of Rozsa Gaston’s romance Dog Sitters.
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Comics Creator Goes Indie for Female Superheroes
Shequeta Smith explains how she brought superhero Rayven Choi to life thanks to self-publishing and a lot of hard work.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers, February 2017
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 148 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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DIY: Twitter Ads for Indie Authors
The social media network’s easy-to-use advertising platform can be a useful resource for self-published authors who want to spread the word about their books.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, December 2016
A book of poetry and two memoirs by reality tv personalities hit the Smashwords bestseller list in December.
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Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Don’t Be a Cheapskate: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Mike MacDonald advises self-publishers to listen to their hearts, but also hire editors.
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The Indie Author's Guide to Customer Reviews
How indie authors can turn that discouraging “no customer reviews yet” message into star ratings and commentary.
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BookLife Prize in Fiction Awarded to 'The Vanirim'
The inaugural BookLife Prize in fiction was awarded to T.J. Slee, author of the sci-fi/fantasy thriller 'The Vanirim.'
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DIY: Online Education as Book Marketing
How indie authors can make online courses powerful prepublication marketing tools.
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Self-Publishing in 2017: The Year in Preview
New opportunities and challenges await indie authors in 2017.
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Self-Published Scouting Report: January 2017
In this roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from the past month, we highlight historical fiction, a fantasy adventure, a memoir of the AIDS epidemic, and a psychedelic tale of Abe Lincoln.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers, January 2017
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 50 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, November 2016
Natasha Preston's romance 'Broken Silence' tops the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of November.
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It’s Terminal: A Successful Mystery Novelist Goes Indie
After teaming up with James Patterson and a string of traditionally published titles, Marshall Karp decided to go indie for the latest book in his Lomax and Biggs series.
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Breaking Down Barriers: PW Talks with Mark Dawson
The bestselling author of the John Milton series talks about Facebook advertising and the fading stigma of self-publishing.
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The Indie Authors Guide to Amazon Book Reviews
Reviews on Amazon can give your book legitimacy, but there is some lingering confusion about how the site handles customer reviews.