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Thinking of Self-Publishing? Read This First.
If you’re considering writing a book, or have already started one, you might eventually come to the Crossroads of Publishing. At this crossroads in your journey as an author, you might feel the pressure to decide whether or not to pursue traditional publishing or go the sometimes wacky and wild route of self-publishing. In my…
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How to Style Your Bookshelf
I’ve seen A LOT of posts lately on social media about people showing off their styled bookshelves and sharing ideas. Since I just moved into a new home, I thought I’d share pictures of my own bookshelf and ideas for how to style one. The biggest thing to keep in mind is that your bookshelf…
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The Rise of the Mega-Popular Author: Yes, I’m Talking Colleen Hoover
Before I was an author, I was a reader. To this day, if I had to choose between identifying more as a writer or a reader, I would say reader. I wouldn’t have become the former if I hadn’t started out as the latter. As such, I still like to fully immerse myself in things…
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How Much Money Does a Self-Published Author Make? A Realistic Look.
I won’t lie, I worried about writing and sharing this post. Since I’ve officially joined the world and community of self-published authors, I’ve gotten a very realistic view of the publishing industry and how it works. The unfortunate truth is that the grand majority of self-published authors make less than $1,000 from a single book…
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3 Ways to Save $$$ on Books
If you’re like me, your book-buying habit can add up quickly! Luckily, there are many ways to save money on buying books. Here are the top 3 I use the most! Buy from local bookstores with used books or Goodwill. Thrifting for books might not get you that popular new releases, but it’s a great…