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What Ripples of Impact are You Leaving Behind?

In this edition of Marginalia we’ll dive into my sidenote scribblings in Chip Conley’s new book, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets BETTER with AGE

By Tom Collins February 1, 2024 Aging Well, Book Reviews, Books, Marginalia, Writing
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Marginalia: 25 Perfectionism Quotes that Probably Won’t Make It into Our New Book

Teachings on perfectionism, imperfection, good enough, and why we need to practice flawsomism in our work, play, and lives.

By Tom Collins January 4, 2024 Books, Flawsomism, Marginalia
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27 Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You Into Writing Your Book in 2024

I am a big believer in poetry. It’s so much more than a few rhyming words strung together in a lilting way.

By Yvonne DiVita December 28, 2023 Books, Creativity, Reading, Spirituality, Writing
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[TfTi] 2024 Literary Holidays: An Indie Publisher’s Book Marketing Goldmine

Here’s your 2024 literary holiday and events calendar to add fun and inspiration to your book marketing efforts.

By Tom Collins December 21, 2023 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Marketing your business, Tips from Tom's inbox
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A Curated Reading List for the Holidays from Your Personal Book Whisperer 🌟🎁🎉✨

Nighttime is when I read. After a long day working on client work (which also requires reading), and preparing LinkedIn posts, and meeting with new writers, I read fiction. The only fiction I will share today is from our client, Dr. Bruce Farmer. If you like thrillers, his book is definitely for you. The rest of the list is nonfiction and is what I call required reading.

Hmmm, I am sharing a unique book about a dog, also. Read on to the end to discover that one. I think it’s worth adding to any reading list this holiday season. You might be surprised by it.

By Yvonne DiVita December 14, 2023 Books, Reading
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What’s in a Best Selling Book?

Understanding the New York Times and other best seller lists and what’s in it for authors who achieve best seller status

By Tom Collins December 7, 2023 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Marketing your business, Tips from Tom's inbox
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Writing a book for beginners – Is Becoming an Author in Your Future for 2024?

Yes writing a book is a big task. It requires attention. It requires planning. It requires teamwork.

Let’s talk about all of that today. I’ll give you a little beginner’s lesson in how to get started on that book because I know you want to. I know you don’t want to be like all those people I meet who just talk about writing a book and never do anything about it.

By Yvonne DiVita November 30, 2023 Books, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Writing
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Give Thanks: Talk Books With Your Family and Friends

The Benefits of Reading Books — Especially Fiction — for Work and Pleasure

By Tom Collins November 22, 2023 Books, Health & Happiness, Learning, Writing
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[TfTi] Who is the Author of a book these days?

Has corporate publishing changed the meaning of the term author to include all those who help get a book published? What about audiobooks? AI?

By Tom Collins November 9, 2023 AI Tools & Tips, Books, Indie Publishing, Tips from Tom's inbox
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Presenting, the Amazing, Lusty Subtitle! A book’s best friend!

Amazon sells more than 300 million books a year. And… Amazon releases over 1.4 million self-published books through its Kindle Direct Publishing every year. The […]

By Yvonne DiVita November 2, 2023 Book Design, Books, Writing
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