How to Improve at Writing Emotions

How to Improve at Writing Emotions

As readers, we want to connect with the struggles and triumphs of characters. So, as writers, we need to understand how to layer emotion into our narrative. Traci Skuce joins us on the blog to explore four key ways to improve at writing emotions.

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5 Essential Steps for Marketing Your Book on TikTok

5 Essential Steps for Marketing Your Book on TikTok

Not on TikTok? You could be missing out on a golden book marketing opportunity. To keep you in the know, Zoe Mathers walks you through 5 essential steps to successfully market your book on TikTok.

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3 Design Elements that Make Books Easier to Read

3 Design Elements that Make Books Easier to Read

Effective interior book design is invisible. And as a result, it’s often overlooked. Jenny Engwer, our Senior Book Designer, explains why you should appreciate these 3 design elements that make books easier and more enjoyable to read.

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Talking TikTok: A Platform Primer for Authors

Talking TikTok: A Platform Primer for Authors

With TikTok about to reach over 1.5 billion users, the platform is a potential marketing goldmine for authors with a book. Here’s Zoe Mathers with advice for navigating TikTok and finding success promoting your book.

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Why Fantasy Authors Should Self-Publish Their First Book

Why Fantasy Authors Should Self-Publish Their First Book

Where self-publishing was once a fantasy, today it is a truly viable publishing option. Here’s bestselling FriesenPress author P.L. Stuart on how self-publishing can help fantasy authors realize their dreams.

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The 5-Step Author’s Guide to Getting Booked on Podcasts

The 5-Step Author’s Guide to Getting Booked on Podcasts

With millions of shows out there, podcasts are bigger than ever. And guesting on a podcast within your book’s niche has become a great way to promote yourself. Here’s book coach Steve Donahue with his 5-step process for getting booked on a podcast!

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Must-Know Strategies for Marketing Your Fiction Book

Must-Know Strategies for Marketing Your Fiction Book

After spending countless hours writing your book, you don't want to cut corners with something as important as book marketing. To ensure you attract the most readers possible, our friends at Smith Publicity have 4 must-know strategies for marketing your fiction book.

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How to Narrate Your Audiobook Like a Pro

How to Narrate Your Audiobook Like a Pro

Imagine an actor reciting lines. Now imagine them passionately performing those lines. The difference is clear and audiobook narration is no different. To learn how to narrate rather than recite, here are our top tips for delivering a professional-grade performance.

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6 Book Marketing Fundamentals for New Authors

6 Book Marketing Fundamentals for New Authors

It may sound easy, but book marketing is truly easier said than done. To help position your book for success, we’ve outlined 6 key book marketing fundamentals to build the foundation of your marketing strategy.

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7 Tips for Writing a Marketable Memoir

7 Tips for Writing a Marketable Memoir

A memoir is a truly personal project, but if you want to sell it, you can’t wait until you’re already finished writing to think about marketing. Book coach Steve Donahue shows you how to make your memoir marketable from the very first sentence with these 7 valuable tips.

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