self-publishing

How to Succeed at Self-Publishing Genre Fiction

By Kevin Osworth | November 30, 2016 |
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People self-publish all kinds of books—cookbooks, genealogy books, children’s books, nonfiction books, religious books, etc. The most popular in self-publishing, however, is genre fiction—specifically romance, mystery/thriller/suspense, science-fiction, and fantasy.

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5 Self-Publishing Success Stories

By Kevin Osworth | November 28, 2016 |
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When you think of self-published authors, you tend to think of small-time writers with minimal sales and impact. However, in the digital age, with a plethora of self-publishing companies available and the option to market your book on social media, self-publishing can lead to big-time, traditional success. Gone are the days of needing a marketing…

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A Family Cookbook Makes Gift-Giving Easy

By Kevin Osworth | November 23, 2016 |
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It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is upon us once more, which means you’re probably relying on that trusty family cookbook to prepare your meal. And once all the turkey is eaten, it’s time to get serious about that holiday shopping list. ‘Tis the season to scour the mall for the very best gift for everyone on…

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Twitter and the Self-Published Author

By Kevin Osworth | November 21, 2016 |
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Twitter has become so widely used and relied on that we, as writers, should not take the revolutionary media for granted.

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NaNoWriMo: One Month To Write Your Book

By Kevin Osworth | November 17, 2016 |
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As the third week of National Novel Writing Month (or, NaNoWriMo for short) draws to a close, the month is now officially halfway over, so that means your novel should be halfway finished by now. Are you there yet?

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3 Mistakes to Avoid While Editing

By Kevin Osworth | November 2, 2016 |
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Writing a book is tiresome, grueling work, full of revising, rewriting, and, sometimes, redoing completely. To write a book is no small feat: it takes constant patience, dedication, and passion. It can take weeks, months, or even years to finish your book. And once you’ve written that last sentence—once you’ve placed that long-awaited “The End”…

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Book Printers – Learn to Pick the Right Company

By Kevin Osworth | October 6, 2015 |
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With thousands of printing companies in the United States alone, choosing a book printer for your book can be a bit of a daunting task. Where to start? What is the difference in companies? What are some key components to look for when picking the right printer? These are all questions a self-publisher asks when…

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Book Cover Design that Sells

By Kevin Osworth | August 27, 2015 |
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I have been told, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. What a challenging and almost an impossible request. We all do it on instinct, don’t we? A great book cover design gives a glimpse of what is to come. It is a representation of the content, the author, and foretells the experience that could…

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To Outline or Not To Outline – How to Keep Up Your Writing Momentum

By Kevin Osworth | June 26, 2014 |
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So, you’ve come up with a great plot for a new short story or a terrific idea for a character or plot development in your novel. Your first instinct may be to sit down and start typing, but you might want to think twice.

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What Makes a Bestseller, a Bestseller?

By Kevin Osworth | June 18, 2014 |
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Few people know how to write bestsellers better than Dean Koontz. One piece of advice he gives to up-and-coming novelists: don’t let outlines stifle your creativity. Although “nearly every new writer I know uses detailed outlines,” he says, “when I stopped relying on them, my work became less stiff, more organic, less predictable.” For some…

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