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A Guide to the Best Author Conferences

If you're on the hunt for the best author conference, you've come to the right place. Attending events is a great idea for networking as an author, but finding the right one isn't always easy. While there are a lot of events for writers across the world, author-focused events can help you accelerate your career. This article will walk you through...

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Book Trailers In 6 Easy Steps: Complete Guide For Authors 

If you are close to launching your book or brainstorming ways to market it well, you may have come across the term book trailers. While trailers are commonly associated with the film industry, they are sometimes used for books as well. Book trailers are a great way to create hype and drop hints about what your book will be about. But what exactly...

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What Is Hybrid Publishing: 4 Great Ways To Assess This Option

It's crucial to understand all forms of publishing, including hybrid publishing. Why? Millions of new titles are published every year, millions of copies are sold, and new authors join the writing industry left and right. Researching the general forms writers can use to publish not only helps you decide which method is best for you, but also...

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Author Book Signings And Appearances: Our Top 7 Tips 

Author book signings are great events not just for the fans they draw in, but for the authors themselves. There’s nothing quite like standing in a line of people who are all excited about the same book, same characters, and same story.  At author book signings there’s a kind of magic in the air and it’s not just about buzz. While author book...

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How to Start a Book Business (2023 Guide)

Are you looking to make money from something you’re passionate about? For many of us, making a living related to books is truly the dream life.  Too many people have a disconnect between the things they care about most and how they make enough money to get by. When you stop and think about how much of our limited time in this world is spent...

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How Do Authors Get Paid? (Income Rates)

If you’re thinking of becoming an author you might be wondering how authors get paid.  While not everyone is primarily in the book-writing world to make money, the income is rarely unwelcome! But what kind of financial compensation is available to authors? What are the different forms it takes? And how do self-published writers get paid in...

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Bulk Book Orders: 3 Steps To Order With Ease

If you’ve ever ordered a pile of books of the same title, you likely placed what is commonly called bulk book orders. However, while bulk book orders are helpful due to discounts, they can be a little confusing to understand.  What qualifies as a bulk order? Do you need to order one hundred copies to consider it a bulk order or can three or...

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