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7 Books You Never Knew Were Ghostwritten

Mar 28, 2018 – Understanding Publishing

Ghostwriters. You might read ‘em, but you don’t see ‘em — and you often don’t even know that they’re right there. So what books were ghostwritten? Read more →

Creating an Effective and Timely Book Publicity Plan

Mar 21, 2018 – Book Marketing

When should authors start reaching out to editors for reviews? When should they send out galleys? And when should you hold the launch party? Read more →

The 11 Best Marketing Books for Authors

Mar 15, 2018 – Book Marketing

The ten best marketing books for authors — all hand-picked by the marketing professionals on our marketplace! Read more →

70+ Book Marketing Ideas to Rocket-Boost Your Sales

Mar 14, 2018 – Book Marketing

Discover 70+ book marketing ideas to sell your book! Includes tips on preparing for your book launch and growing your platform — plus a free book marketing checklist. Read more →

How to Submit a Book Proposal in Just 3 Steps

Mar 08, 2018 – Understanding Publishing

Ready to submit a book proposal? First, decide whether you need an agent, how find the right publishers, and learn what to do if your proposal is rejected. Read more →

Download the World's Most Essential Self-Publishing Checklist

Feb 08, 2018 – Understanding Publishing

Need a simple step-by-step self-publishing checklist to guide you through publishing and marketing your books? Well, that's exactly what this is. Read more →

How to Outline a Memoir in 6 Steps (with Template)

Jan 24, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Daunted by the task of translating your memories into a captivating narrative? In this post, we share 6 steps to confidently outline your memoir. Read more →

How to Publish a Memoir: Get your Life Story on the Shelves

Jan 18, 2018 – Understanding Publishing

In this post, we share some genre-specific tips to help you publish your memoir, whether you go the traditional or self-publishing route. Read more →

Prologue in a Book: The Story Before the Story

Dec 21, 2017

Want to know what a prologue is, and what it can do for a story? Learn by example with excerpts from bestsellers. Read more →

Authors: Build Your Street Team in 4 Simple Steps

Dec 07, 2017 – Book Marketing

Want to get strangers to do your book publicity for you? Discover how to grow your author street team to get reviews and word-of-mouth. Read more →

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