You dream of becoming an author and have researched self-publishing. But you put your dream on hold when you decided becoming an indie author was too costly. In fact, most writers can afford to self-publish if they use Amazon’s print-on-demand or POD service. Today, Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress) provides the basic info you need to decide if this publishing option is…
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Don’t make this common mistake: focus on marketing your newly self-published book and spend little time choosing the Amazon categories in which it will be sold. In this post, Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress) explains why categories are so important and how to get your book in 10…not just two or three. Your book’s metadata is the key to discoverability on Amazon….
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It always surprises me that nonfiction writers don’t see themselves as leaders. Yet, each and every book, article, essay, or blog post they share sets them up as authorities, influencers, and role models. In the Inspired Creator Community, I coach writers on the 12 Leadership sessions, which are part of the group Certified High Performance Coaching program. Often, they seem…
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A pandemic may not seem like a situation offering opportunities for writers. In fact, it provides an important one. In today’s post, Rodney Laws, an e-commerce expert (@EcomPlatforms.io), discusses four ways to focus your attention on boosting your writing business. No matter what type of writing you do, you can use this time to advance your career and be ready…
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Nonfiction writers immerse themselves in facts and real-life events. Therefore, it’s easy to conclude that nonfiction writing isn’t work that feeds a writer’s soul. That’s far from the truth. If you’ve been considering pursuing a career as a nonfiction writer, know this: Nonfiction writers possess a strong sense of mission and purpose. They know they can make a difference in…
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It’s possible to bring new energy and excitement to the writing projects you began last year but never finished. In this post, Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress) describes the three-part process she used to “adjust the sails of her leftover 2020 projects in the new year. This is the second part of a two-part series. Read part one part one here. If…
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To start off the new year, let’s look at how you can turn last year’s failed writing goals into this year’s success stories. In this post, the first of a two-part series about writing disaster recovery, Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress) will show you how to reframe your failure and understanding it, so you achieve more success going forward. Last year is…
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