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10/25/2021

5 Must-Know KDP Hacks for First-Time Authors
https://www.nessgraphica.com/5-must-know-kdp-hacks-for-first-time-authors
publishing tips, self-publishing, Kindle

How to Publish Large Print Books and Why You Should
https://kindlepreneur.com/large-print
sales, format variety,

Scribd: Audiobook Rights Grab
https://isob elstarling.wixsite.com/books/single-post/scribd-audiobook-rights-grab
contract, intellectual property rights, IP, audio, narration,

Bad Contract Alert: NovelCat https://writerbeware.blog/2021/11/05/bad-contract-alert-novelcat/
via @victoriastrauss
scam publisher

6 Tips to Writing Expanding a Novel into a Series
https://www.livewritethrive.com/2021/10/25/6-tips-to-writing-expanding-a-novel-into-a-series
via @livewritethrive plot, characters, standalone story, writing craft, tips

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10/23/2021

Tricks and and traps of using real people in your writing by Helen Sewick
https://www.thebookdesigner.com/tricks-and-traps-of-using-real-people-in-your-writing-part-1-the-right-of-publicity

Business Musings: Stale (IP Frontlist Part 3) https://kriswrites.com/2021/11/03/business-musings-stale-ip-frontlist-part-3 via @KristineRusch
intellectual property, contract rights,

Atticus vs Vellum: A Side-by-Side Comparison [2022]
https://kindlepreneur.com/atticus-vs-vellum

5 Must-Know KDP Hacks for First-Time Authors
https://www.nessgraphica.com/5-must-know-kdp-hacks-for-first-time-authors
self-publishing, publish, publisher, Amazon, KU, Kindle Unlimited

Writer Beware®: The Blog: A Critical Look at Scribd's Audiobook Reprint Contracts https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2021/10/a-critical-look-at-scribds-audiobook.html?spref=tw
royalties, license, licensing, back list, writing business, legal, lawyer

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10/21/2021

5 Reasons Why You Should Register Your Copyright: Advice from the IBPA Advocacy Committee - Independent Book Publishers Association
https://www.ibpa-online.org/news/583677/5-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Register-Your-Copyright-Advice-from-the-IBPA-Advocacy-Committee.htm#.YZqXcMZukD8.twitter

Writing And Podcasting Poetry With Mark McGuinness
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2021/11/01/writing-and-podcasting-poetry
@MarkMcGuinness @amouthfulofair #poetry #writinglife #spokenword, podcast

New Hope For The Dead: The Frankenstein Files For Authors Who Gave Up Too Soon. https://annerallen.com/2021/10/frankenstein-files-for-authors
via @annerallen @RuthHarrisBooks writing craft, tips

6 Questions to Help You Avoid Repetitive Scenes https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/6-questions-to-help-you-avoid-repetitive-scenes
writing craft, tips, plot, characters

Success Without Self-Promotion
https://writerunboxed.com/2021/10/04/success-without-self-promotion
via @writerunboxed marketing, sell, business of writing, promote, social media

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10/20/2021

Use Your Analyzer Switch to Increase Productivity
https://www.janefriedman.com/use-your-analyzer-switch-to-increase-productivity
via @janefriedman writing craft, tips, imagination, creativity, plot, pantster, panster

The Ownership Economy. Business Models Around NFTs
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2021/10/29/the-ownership-economy-business-models-around-nfts
With @JessArtemisia #nfts #blockchain writing business, promotion, licensing, marketing

Writers On The Move: Writers: Enter Writing Contests
https://www.writersonthemove.com/2021/10/writers-enter-writing-contests.html?spref=tw

The Things I’ve Heard: Confessions of an Audiobook Narrator
https://annerallen.com/2021/10/confessions-of-audiobook-narrator
via @annerallen narration, record

Comma Cheat Sheet
https://revisiondivision.com/tips/f/comma-cheat-sheet
via @RevisionDiv
punctuation, grammar, writing craft, tips, editing, proofreading

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10/19/2021

Business Musings: IP Is The New Frontlist (Part Two)
https://kriswrites.com/2021/10/27/business-musings-ip-is-the-new-frontlist-part-two
via @KristineRusch Intellectual Property, copyright, license, licensing, legal, contract, lawyer

You Are A Writer. You Create And License Intellectual Property Assets. #copyright #IP #writinglife
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2021/10/27/you-are-a-writer-you-create-and-license-intellectual-property-assets
@thecreativepenn licensing, copyright, forms, formats legal, contract

Storyboard Your Novel
https://zarawest.me/2021/10/27/storyboard-your-novel
via @ZaraWestAuthor plan, plot, layout, creative freedom

Smashwords vs Draft2Digital vs PublishDrive Review
https://kindlepreneur.com/smashwords-vs-draft2digital
self-publish, sales platforms, writing business

How to Research Your Book With Vikki Carter, The Author's Librarian
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2021/10/18/how-to-research-your-book-authors-librarian @thecreativepenn @theauthorslib #bookresearch #writingtips writing craft

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10/17/2021

What's literary fiction and how do you sell it? Interview on the Self-Publishing Show @SelfPubForm https://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2021/10/24/whats-literary-fiction-and-how-do-you-sell-it-interview-on-the-self-publishing-show-selfpubform
via @Roz_Morris writing business

The Delayed Buyer Effect
https://nicholasrossis.wordpress.com/2021/10/21/the-delayed-buyer-effect
via @Nicholas_Rossis writing business, promote, promotion, market, advertisements, ads, ad

Three Aspects of “Revision:” Reworking, Refining, and Revisioning https://writerunboxed.com/2021/10/20/three-aspects-of-revision-reworking-refining-and-revisioning
via @writerunboxed editing, proofreading, structure, writing craft, tip

7 Ways to Create an Empathetic Antagonist
https://www.livewritethrive.com/2021/10/11/7-ways-to-create-an-empathetic-antagonist
via @livewritethrive writing craft, tip, tension, conflict, redemption

What Is The Toughest Challenge All New Writers Face? - by Derek Haines
https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2021/10/17/what-is-the-toughest-challenge-all-new-writers-face-by-derek-haines
via @Storyreadingape writing business, novels, blogging, content, freelance, SEO, ads, social media, SM

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10/16/2021

How Does Internal Conflict Fit into the Character's Arc? https://www.livewritethrive.com/2021/10/18/how-does-internal-conflict-fit-into-the-characters-arc
via @livewritethrive writing craft, tips, tension, motivation, conflict

#MKTG - Part 6 - Pinterest #SocialMediaMarketing #Pinterest https://storyempirecom.wordpress.com/2021/10/18/mktg-part-6-pinterest-socialmediamarketing-pinterest
via @storyempire social media, promotion, marketing, promote, market, writing business, tips,

Chapter Titles Are a Great Marketing Tool in the Age of E-Books https://annerallen.com/2021/10/chapter-titles-great-marketing-tool
via @annerallen writing craft, tips, sales, promotion, marketing, outline,

5 Indie Author Mistakes That Can Tank Book Sales
https://annerallen.com/2021/10/5-indie-author-mistakes
via @annerallen globally, wide, Amazon, KDP, multiple formats, self-publishing, writing business

Writer Beware®: The Blog: Contest Alert: Bardsy's "The Short and Long of It" NaNoWriMo Prep Contest
https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2021/10/contest-alert-bardsys-short-and-long-of.html?spref=tw
scam alert, Intellectual Property Rights, IP, contract

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10/15/2021

Firearms: The Writer's Guide to "Knowing Your Weapon!" https://authorkristenlamb.com/2021/10/firearms-the-writer-guide-to-knowing-your-weapon
via @KristenLambTX rifle, carbine, shotgun, semi-automatic, revolver, pistol, handgun, sidearm, clip, magazine, writing craft, tip

Audiobooks on YouTube: How to Listen for Free - by The Book Designer… https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2021/10/15/audiobooks-on-youtube-how-to-listen-for-free-by-the-book-designer
via @Storyreadingape public domain, libraries, Libby, Overdrive, Librivox

10 Tips on Negotiating a Traditional Publishing Agreement
https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/10-tips-on-negotiating-a-traditional-publishing-agreement
contract, legal, lawyer, grant, royalties, schedule, cover, writing business

5 Reasons Tech Can't Replace Editors
https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/09/5-reasons-tech-cant-replace-editors
editing, editor, proofreading, proofreader

Bringing books into the TikTok era: Amazon’s Kindle Vella and the rise of the new ‘story platforms’ https://www.geekwire.com/2021/bringing-books-tiktok-era-amazons-kindle-vella-rise-new-story-platforms
via @GeekWire publishing, episodes, KDP, Kindle, Radish, Wattpad, promote, market, readers, sell, fans, wide, business of writing, promotion, marketing

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10/14/2021

Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Decide to Self-Publish Your Book https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2021/10/11/top-ten-things-not-to-do-if-you-decide-to-self-publish-your-book
via @Storyreadingape self-publishing, publish, indie writer, independent, business of writing, control of your destiny

Mind Mapping Your Story Ideas
https://zarawest.me/2021/10/10/mind-mapping-your-story-ideas
via @ZaraWestAuthor plotting, pantsing, pantster, pantser, writing craft, tips, ideas, inspiration, muse

5 Indie Author Mistakes That Can Tank Book Sales
https://annerallen.com/2021/10/5-indie-author-mistakes
via @annerallen writer business, promote, market, promotion, marketing, editing, proofreading

Writers On The Move: Podcast Guesting: 10 Ways to Find Podcasts Where You Can Pitch Yourself https://www.writersonthemove.com/2021/10/podcast-guesting-10-ways-to-find.html?spref=tw
writing business, promote, market, exposure, marketing, promotion

What Are Beta Readers, and Should You Use Them?
https://www.writingforward.com/better-writing/what-are-beta-readers-and-should-you-use-them
via @writingforward writing craft, tips, proofreading, editing

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10/8/2021

Author Central Tips to Improve Your Book Sales
https://selfpublishingformula.com/author-central-tips-to-improve-your-book-sales/#.YXwpq1BO84s.twitter
Amazon author page, writing business, promote, market, promotion, marketing books

Ten Things Nobody Tells You About the Publishing Industry https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/87442-ten-things-nobody-tells-you-about-the-publishing-industry.html
via @publisherswkly Traditional publishing, writing business, patience required

Behind the Scenes of a Chirp Audiobook Deal
https://newshelves.com/behind-the-scenes-of-a-chirp-audiobook-deal
writing business, promote, market, promotion, marketing ads, advertisements,

How to Self Publish a Hardcover Book on Amazon
https://kindlepreneur.com/self-publish-hardcover-book-amazon
writing business, Lulu, IngramSpark

How To Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Writing Progress
https://kmallan.com/2021/10/08/how-to-stop-self-sabotaging-your-writing-progress
via @KMAllan_writer first draft, writing tips, craft

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