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Indie Authors: Get Ready for KDP’s Identity Verification

KDP says it is “rolling out” a new identity verification process for author and publisher accounts, likely to fight book piracy. What you need to know.

By Tom Collins September 19, 2024 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing
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Using AI to Help Write a Press Release for Your Book

A step-by-step review of using AI to draft a press release for our book.

By Tom Collins July 25, 2024 AI Tools & Tips, Book Reviews, Books, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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8 Must do tasks to perform before you launch your book

8 Must Do Tasks to Complete BEFORE You Launch Your Book

In the olden days of the 20th century, books were launched or released by publishers who owned the “rights” (licensed from the author) and had […]

By Yvonne DiVita July 18, 2024 Book Coaching, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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10 Compelling Reasons to Start Writing Today

In this post, we’ll explore ten proven benefits of writing and some of the examples and science behind our tagline, Good things come to those who WRITE!

By Tom Collins June 6, 2024 Books, Indie Publishing, Writing
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10 compelling questions authors ask me about writing and publishing a book

10 Compelling Questions Writers Ask Me About Writing and Publishing

I’m asked pertinent – compelling – questions about writing and publishing a book almost every day. People email me. Or DM me on LinkedIn. Or […]

By Yvonne DiVita May 30, 2024 Book Design, Business & Entrepreneurship, Copyright & Legal Stuff, Indie Publishing
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[TfTi] Your Book Will Not Be Perfect

Lessons from Chip Conley, Maria Popova, and Seth Godin combine to help your book be flawsome!

By Tom Collins May 23, 2024 Book Reviews, Books, Flawsomism, Indie Publishing, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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Writing for Love or Money? An Author’s Dilemma.

Today’s business books are not the dry read most people think they are. Most business books are written from the perspective of an author with a story to share. Notice I didn’t say tell. Too many authors ‘tell’ a story, which often lacks authenticity and vulnerability, two key ingredients people look for in their reading today.

By Yvonne DiVita May 16, 2024 Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Marketing your business
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[TfTi] Publishing Trends and Changes that Indie Authors Need to Keep Up With

From multiple newsletters and articles, my top five publishing industry trends that will most affect indie authors this year.

By Tom Collins April 25, 2024 AI Tools & Tips, Blogs & Social Media, Book Coaching, Branding, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Marketing your business, Tips from Tom's inbox
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The Magnificent Power of Books – Print Books, Audiobooks, and Ebooks

Confused about which format to publish your book in? Print, digital, audio or all three? Why or why not? I have answers. I won’t go […]

By Yvonne DiVita April 18, 2024 Books, ebooks, Indie Publishing
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[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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