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Image showing ancient scroll writing, quill pen and ink, and text 'Timeless Advice for Authors: Ancient Wisdom Inspired by Seth Godin' as header for blog post by Tom Collins

[TfTi] Timeless Advice for Authors: Ancient Wisdom Inspired by Seth Godin

We’ll focus on six of his 19 points, with a bit more explanation to show why we still advocate them with our clients today.

By Tom Collins March 26, 2024 Books, Indie Publishing, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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how not to write a book review on Amazon

How NOT to Write a Book Review On Amazon (or anywhere else) For Authors Whose Books You 💗

Book reviews, much like everything else in today’s techno-world have changed.

By Yvonne DiVita March 21, 2024 Book Reviews, Indie Publishing
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Celebrating bestsellers and I am Perfectly Flawsome

Celebrating International Bestsellers + Can You Say, ‘I am Flawsome?’

Writing the book is really just the beginning. If you ask any author what the hardest part of their book project was, most of them […]

By Yvonne DiVita March 7, 2024 Flawsomism, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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The true cost of Indie Publishing your book

The TRUE Cost of Indie Publishing

People are dying to understand Indie Publishing. Well, maybe not dying. I hope no one has died. What I mean to say is that people […]

By Yvonne DiVita February 7, 2024 Book Coaching, Book Design, Indie Publishing, Writing
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Ignite your writing Journey with these 12 tips to get started

Ignite Your Writing Journey: 12 Surefire Ways to Jump Start that Book You’ve Been Meaning to Write

First of all, let me warn you that I’m going to be a bit harsh. I’m doing it in your best interest. Stop saying, “I […]

By Yvonne DiVita January 24, 2024 Book Coaching, Indie Publishing, 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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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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Yes, writing a book is a big task. It requires teamwork

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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[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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7 Essentials of Author Websites

A gude to the essential functional elements of a website built to serve the goals of both fiction and nonfiction authors.

By Tom Collins October 26, 2023 Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Tools & Technology, Writing
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