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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 Marketing your book, Marketing your business
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What do John Hurston, Andre Norton, and George Eliot Have in Common with Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein?

Celebration National Women’s History Month In Celebration of National Women’s History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share some stories (and books) of […]

By Yvonne DiVita March 20, 2025 International Womens History Month, women writers, women writers in history, Writing
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Will Your Investment in an Audiobook Edition of Your Book Be Worth It?

We think the question you address should not be whether, but when and how you’ll get your audiobook done. Learn why.

By Tom Collins March 11, 2025 Audiobooks, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Tools & Technology
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What Do You Do When the Dream Dies?

Reddit I visit Reddit every day and read through post after post of people ready to give up their dream of being a successful, published […]

By Yvonne DiVita March 5, 2025 Books, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Writing
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Reading Will Improve Your Writing, But How to Fit It In?

Advice from famous authors, backed up by recent science, tells us that to write well, we must be readers. Reading tips for busy authors.

By Tom Collins February 27, 2025 Books, Creativity, Reading, Writing
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The Almighty Book Review How to Give Them How to Get Them

The Almighty Book Review – How to Get Them and How to Give Them

Writing a book review is one of the best ways to support your favorite authors. And, as an author yourself, you understand the value of […]

By Yvonne DiVita February 20, 2025 Book Reviews, Books
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[TfTi] Falling in Love with (and through) Books

Lessons in love (and book marketing) from an email quiz and a selfless gift.

By Tom Collins February 13, 2025 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Marketing your book, Tips from Tom's inbox
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20 humorous but painfully true reasons not to write your book

20 Humorous (But Painfully True) Reasons NOT To Write Your Book This Year

I’m no comedian, but the other day, I was thinking about all the reasons people give me for not writing the book they say they […]

By Yvonne DiVita February 4, 2025 Book Coaching, Books, Writing
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