Month: July 2023
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When writing is a chore
The most successful among us aren’t prodigies; they’re people who worked really fucking hard.
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You have the tools you need
I was recently venting to a friend, unloading a lot of frustrations that I’ve been feeling lately. Usually, he hits me with advice or some sort of joke that inevitably makes me feel a bit better. But this time, he said something that stopped me in my tracks.
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Everybody makes mistakes
Here’s the thing: I don’t agree with false positive reviews. And I also don’t agree with false negative ones. Reviews, to me, should be honest and reflect the book in its entirety.
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Guest Post: Behind the Scenes — The Reality of Self-Publishing

Growing up, I dreamed about seeing my name on the cover of a book that I wrote. I never thought it would be possible. I figured I would write book after book – but none of them would be good enough for traditional publishers. Thanks to the digital age, self-publishing has been an option for…
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Indie Book Review: “Cosmo Faces the Forest of Fear” by Amulya Veldanda Vadali

As an indie author myself, I feel that it’s super important to support other self-published writers. So…I’ve started buying and reviewing one indie book each month. (Want to be included? Email me here with your book info!) Next up is “Cosmo Faces the Forest of Fear” by Amulya Veldanda Vadali.
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Guest Post: Be Your Best. The Rest Will Follow

Picture your best day as an author. This might involve tons of sales, a few glowing 5-star reviews, the call coming for movie rights—the “best” looks different for everyone.
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Marketing is its own full-time job
Marketing a book takes time, energy and yes, a lot of money. And most indie authors like myself aren’t exactly rolling in cash. So it takes even longer to build up the budget needed to get that book noticed.
Elaina Lyons
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Guest Post: Tips for self-publishing

I ventured into the world of self-publishing in November 2022. I’ve learned a lot since then and thought I would share what I learned to help those who are starting out.
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Indie Book Review: “Just Once More” by Tera Lyn Cortez

As an indie author myself, I feel that it’s super important to support other self-published writers. So…I’ve started buying and reviewing one indie book each month. (Want to be included? Email me here with your book info!) First up is “Just Once More” by Tera Lyn Cortez.
Elaina Lyons