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Making the Most of Beta Readers
Organizing a beta reader round is a great way for writers to get critical feedback.
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Craft 101: Writers' Colonies, Residencies, and Workshops
A look at the value of everything from writers’ retreats to M.F.A. programs.
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Meet the BookLife Prize in Fiction Finalists
PW talks with BookLife Prize finalists from six genres about writing, self-publishing, and a whole lot more.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers, December 2016
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 74 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Meet the Self-Published Stars of 2016
A look back at BookLife's best self-published titles from the past 12 months.
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Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Write in Your Own Voice: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Timothy Oliver Stoen advises self-publishers to write honestly and do their research.
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Facebook Ads: A Guide for Indie Authors
By targeting ads to specific users on Facebook, indie authors can market their books and build their readerships.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, October 2016
M.J. Haag's romance 'Devastation' topped the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of October.
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Google Ads 101: A Guide for Indie Authors
Tips for how indie authors can make the most of Google AdWords to target potential readers.
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Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Quality Matters: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Jeremy Enlow urges self-publishers to focus on quality work and hitting deadlines.
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BookLife Prize in Fiction Names Six Finalists
Six finalists were selected for the BookLife Prize in Fiction, an annual writing contest for unpublished or self-published novels launched earlier this year by BookLife, Publishers Weekly's website dedicated to indie authors.
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Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Don't Skimp: Tips from an Indie Author
Melinda Worth Popham urges aspiring indie authors to budget wisely.
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DIY: Goodreads Ads for Indie Authors
While there are many places on the Internet to advertise self-published books, one of the more popular choices among indie authors is Goodreads.
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Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Don’t Be Discouraged: Tips from an Indie Author
When it comes to self-publishing, indie author Ben Batchelder stresses the three Ps: patience, persistence, and prayer.
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Meet the Judges of the BookLife Prize
A look at the six bestselling and award-winning authors who will be judging the semifinal round of the BookLife Prize in Fiction.
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Social Media Marketing Evolves
As social media platforms get more crowded, indie authors are recalibrating their marketing efforts.
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New Titles From Self-Publishers, November 2016
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 97 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors.
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Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing? Build Your A-Team: Tips from an Indie Author
Indie author Richie Gerber urges self-publishers to invest in creating quality book covers and reminds them never to sell themselves short.
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An Indie Picture Book Takes Off
When working dad and indie author Stephen D. Holmes started telling his daughters a story about hot air balloons, he had no idea his tale would end up as part of Virgin Atlantic's in-flight entertainment.
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Smashwords Self-Published Bestseller List, September 2016
Katie Ashley's romance 'The Proposal' claims the #1 spot on our list of the bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of September.