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Ask the Book Coach: Real Answers to Real Questions about Writing and Publishing Your Book

What is the difference between indie-publishing and traditional publishing? Indie publishing offers authors full control and higher royalties. Rather than waiting around for an agent […]

By Yvonne DiVita May 29, 2025 Audiobooks, Books, publishing, Writing
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[TfTi] No Thesaurus? NO WAY, Stephen King!

Stephen King claims, “Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word.” Nonsense, I say. What do you think?

By Tom Collins May 22, 2025 Books, Creativity, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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Don’t Be a Reluctant Performer – Take Charge of Video for Your Book

Boy George and Gal Gadot Some personalities are bigger, more vibrant, and more focused than others. Think of Robin Williams.  Think of Boy George. Think […]

By Yvonne DiVita May 15, 2025 Blogs & Social Media, Books, Marketing your book, Tools & Technology
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A “Fan-Finder” AI Prompt and a “Recognize & Reward” Mindset

Wondering where to start building your fanbase? Here’s a Fan-Finder AI prompt and tips on a Recognize and Reward approach to building fan relationships.

By Tom Collins May 7, 2025 AI Tools & Tips, Books, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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Authors on LinkedIn®: What You Need To Know

I’m not a LinkedIn® expert. Nor am I a LinkedIn® guru. However, I do use LinkedIn daily, and it’s one of the best sources for […]

By Yvonne DiVita May 1, 2025 Business & Entrepreneurship, Marketing your book
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How Do Images Fit in Your Book?

“Words and pictures belong together.” — Edward Tufte

Those words have inspired my work in book design and here I’ll share some tips for you to make better use of graphics in your writing.

By Tom Collins April 24, 2025 Book Design, Books, Indie Publishing
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Books have the Power to Change Lives

Every time I read an amazing post on social, most likely LinkedIn, I think: “This person should write a book,” and I love it when they have!

I want people to understand that the letters on the page that make up the words that make up the paragraphs are always more than scribbles from a kindergartner.

By Yvonne DiVita April 17, 2025 Books, Writing
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[Marginalia] When they come for your libraries . . .

What can the book, Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World, teach us about the fragility of libraries in our current times? And what can you do about it?

By Tom Collins April 9, 2025 Books, Copyright & Legal Stuff, Libraries, Marginalia
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It’s All About Thinking Outside the Box – Or Is It?

Who’s tired of hearing, “Think Outside the Box?” I am. It’s become rather a cliché and has little meaning today. Whenever I see it or […]

By Yvonne DiVita April 2, 2025 Books, Business Coaching, Creativity
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Calendars, Calendars: Tools for Your Marketing Plan

Want to never again feel stumped by that question, “What should I write about today?” Two types of calendars will help.

By Tom Collins March 27, 2025 Uncategorized
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