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An Unconventional Guide to Self-Promotion from a Self-Published Author

You’ve put in the work and given yourself anxiety about fictional people and places. You’ve worked late into the night because you had a romance scene to work on. You’ve stared at your screen, wine in hand, as you made your edits, and you’ve cried in frustration at the overwhelming…

Joseph D. Slater

May 17

How to Get Over Rejection: A Writer’s Guide
Summer Keown

Apr 29

pitch your novel to agents like a pro - Photo by ian dooley on UnsplashHow to Pitch Your Novel to Agents Like a Pro
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 25

Ebook on Kobo eReader - Photo by Spencer on UnsplashNetGalley: The Ultimate Guide for Indie Authors
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 4

Editing old manuscripts - Photo by Dim Hou on UnsplashWhat Kind of Editing is Right For Me?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 26

Blank book cover - Photo by Adrienne Andersen for PexelsCommissioning Cover Art: Red Flags and How to Spot Them
Joseph D. Slater

Feb 19

Easy book marketing for indie authors - Photo by Dominika RoseclayEasy Book Marketing for Indie Authors
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 12

Typewriter on desk - ask a ghostwriter - Photo by Daria Kraplak on UnsplashAsk a Ghostwriter: Your Questions Answered
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 22

Copyright permission - Photo by Thomas Franke on UnsplashWhat Do Writers Need to Get Copyright Permission for?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 12

Publishing imprints - Photo by cottonbro studio for PexelsWhat is a Publishing Imprint?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 15

How to Self-Publish an Audiobook: A Writer’s Journey
Joseph D. Slater

Dec 11

How to write a great author bio - Photo by Daniel Thomas on UnsplashHow to Write an Engaging Author Bio
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 17

Literary agent desk - Photo by Ella Jardim on UnsplashHow to Vet a Literary Agent
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 13

Write a killer book synopsis - Photo by Christin Hume on UnsplashHow to Write a Killer Book Synopsis
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 23

Copyright for writersA Beginner’s Guide to Copyright for Creative Writers
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Aug 25

Reviews for indie authors - Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashWhy Reviews Are Important for Self-Published Authors
Andrea Moran

Aug 21

book spines waiting for ISBN - Photo by Quentin Durand on UnsplashWhat Is an ISBN and Why Do I Need One?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 28

Find beta readers - Photo by Olia 💙💛 Gozha on UnsplashWhat Is a Beta Reader and How Do I Find One?
Rowena Wiseman

Jul 17

Face rejection - Photo by cottonbro studio for PexelsHow to Face Rejection and Know Your Limits
Arthur Franz IV

Jul 14

blue book cover design on open book next to inkwell and coffeeHow to Source Publisher-Quality Book Cover Design as a Self-Published Author
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 7

Non-fiction books - Photo by Shiromani Kant on UnsplashAn Insider’s Guide to Getting a Non-Fiction Book Deal
Lydia Yadi

Jun 19

Books for sale in bookshop - publishing Photo by Rachel ClaireA Deep Dive Into the Three Main Routes to Publishing
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 12

Reading seriealised fiction - Photo by freestocks on UnsplashThe 3 Best Online Publishing Platforms for Serialised Fiction
Rowena Wiseman

May 22

How to deal with publishing scams - Photo by Pixabay for PexelsLessons Learned: My Experience With Publishing Scams
Ellis Marie

May 1

Self-publishing platforms - Photo by Adrienne Andersen for PexelsThe Pros and Cons of the Top 5 Self-Publishing Platforms
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 14

Galley proof - Image by Willi Heidelbach, sourced from Wikimedia CommonsWhat Is a Galley Proof, and Why Do You Need One?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 7

Book blurb - Photo by Karolina Grabowska for Pexels5 Tips For Writing a Book Blurb That Will Hook Potential Readers
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 27

How to make money as a writer - Photo by micheile henderson on UnsplashHow To Make Money as a Writer
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 24

Design your own book cover - Photo by Monstera for Pexels7 Expert Tips for Designing Your Own Book Cover
Xavier Comas

Mar 10

Non-Traditional Ways to Publis - Photo by Lacie Slezak on Unsplash5 Brilliant Non-Traditional Ways To Publish A Book
Rowena Wiseman

Feb 27

Twitter pitch events - Photo by Sara Kurfeß on UnsplashA Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Twitter Pitch Events
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 10

Book formatting - Photo by Mika Baumeister on UnsplashBook Formatting 101: What You Need to Know
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 16

Bad reviews - Photo by Ekrulila for PexelsThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F* About Bad Reviews
Linda Seed

Dec 16

Marketing tips for traditionally published authors - Photo by Daniele Franchi on Unsplash5 Marketing Tips for Traditionally Published Authors
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 7

Facebook - Social media strategies for writers - Photo by Alexander Shatov on UnsplashEasy Social Media Strategies for Writers
Alessia Troisi

Oct 14

New York Times Bestseller - NYT Offices - Photo by Jakayla Toney on UnsplashThe New York Times Bestseller Lists Explained
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 16