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[TfTi] Will the AI Overlords Be Reviewing Your Book?

See what an AI reviewer did with a piece I wrote decades ago and learn why you don’t want that for your book.

By Tom Collins July 31, 2025 AI Tools & Tips, Book Reviews, Marketing your book, Tips from Tom's inbox
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Seasonal Success Strategies: Make Every Occasion a Book-Selling Opportunity

This is somewhat of a continuation of Tom’s blog post, Flod Planning, from last week. I was talking with a client last week, and the […]

By Yvonne DiVita July 24, 2025 Business & Entrepreneurship, Business Coaching, Marketing your book
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Flod Planning (not a typo) for the Holidays

Want a flod (not a typo) of book marketing opportunities? Check out our July-December 2025 Literary Holiday printable calendars.

By Tom Collins July 17, 2025 Marketing your book, Marketing your business
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Words and Phrases Every Author or Aspiring Author Should Know

Working with a variety of authors means explaining many of the terms, phrases, acronyms, and writing and publishing language. Forgetting to check with authors on […]

By Yvonne DiVita July 10, 2025 Business & Entrepreneurship, Copyright & Legal Stuff
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Celebrating Author Independence

This Fourth of July, along with America’s independence, we’re celebrating author independence with some timely quotes and ideas.

By Tom Collins July 3, 2025 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Reading, Writing
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A Guide to Building an Audience Before Publishing Your Book

Gather an audience for your book before you launch! đź“™I shouldn’t have to tell anyone why building an audience before publishing is the best way […]

By Yvonne DiVita June 26, 2025 Branding, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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Author Collaboration for Book Events and Promotions: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

Collaborating with fellow authors has proven to be a powerful way to boost your visibility, expand your audience, and create memorable experiences for readers. This […]

By Yvonne DiVita June 12, 2025 Creativity, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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Marginalia: A Lesson on Success from Ancient Indie Authors

What can today’s indie authors learn from the ancients? The meaning of success! Hint: it’s not about royalties

By Tom Collins June 5, 2025 Books, Indie Publishing, Marginalia, Marketing your book
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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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