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YouTube for Authors: How to Use YouTube to Grow Your Audience marketing Feb 06, 2025

When discussing platforms for book marketing, many people may point to social networks like Instagram or TikTok, but what about YouTube? While YouTube is a powerful search engine and is used for...

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Choosing and Using a Pen Name: A Guide to Pseudonyms getting published Jan 30, 2025

A pen name can be an essential part of an author's identity. From George Eliot to Mark Twain, many famous authors have used pseudonyms. But how do you know when to use one? In this post, we'll...

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Crafting a Compelling Protagonist: How to Write a Main Character That Shines developing characters Jan 23, 2025

What do all great main characters have in common? They captivate readers and make us cheer for their success!

Think of beloved protagonists like Jo March from Little Women, Katniss Everdeen from ...

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Should You Get an MFA in Creative Writing? Questions to Ask Yourself productivity Jan 16, 2025

You may have heard other writers mention earning an MFA in Creative Writing, which may have left you wondering: Do I need one? Will an MFA make a difference in my writing career or help me get...

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Mastering Past Tense Writing drafting Jan 09, 2025

The choice of tense can influence the impact of your storytelling, immersing readers in a narrative that has already unfolded. In this post, we'll look at the art of writing in the past...

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How to Create an Author Media Kit: Tips for Building Your Author Press Kit marketing Jan 02, 2025

In today's competitive publishing landscape, standing out and gaining visibility can be challenging. How can you ensure that your books are noticed by media outlets, book reviewers, and readers...

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Static Characters versus Dynamic Characters: Definition and Examples of Each developing characters Dec 26, 2024

Readers love to see characters that go on a journey of growth and change— whether that’s positive or negative. They connect with these characters and cheer them on, and are even...

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Autofiction versus Memoir: What's the Difference? plotting & outlining Dec 19, 2024

Are you considering using events from your own life as part of, or inspiration for, your novel? You might be wondering how much truth to include and how much to embellish. How to share parts of...

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