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Painting a Picture With Words

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Words are powerful; and using descriptive writing to paint a picture for the reader is even more powerful.

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Book Covers are Always the Author’s Business

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Book cover tips for authors from a marketing expert, Carolyn Howard-Johnson.

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Do You Have a Book In You?

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It’s no secret that a large percent of people want to be an author. But how many of those people actually do something about it by writing and publishing a book?

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Book Marketing Scams – How to Avoid Them

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Book marketing scams prey on authors who want to get their books visible. But it’s up to the author to beware.

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Writing a Story That Won’t Flow

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What do you do when the story you’re writing gives you a hard time?

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Can You Revive and Fulfill Your Fading Dream

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Many people have let their dream of being a children’s author fade away. But is it possible to bring those dreams to the forefront and make them happen, even after many years?

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Is it a Story or a Series of Events?

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How can you tell if you’re writing a story or a series of events?

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Is Your Self-Published Book Professionally Done?

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Is your self-published children’s book something you’re proud of? Find out what you need to do to create a professional book.

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Theme is the Foundation of Your Story

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To come up with your story’s theme, choose conflicts or situations from your own life.

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Colors and Your Author Brand

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What should your author brand color scheme be? Did you know colors evoke different feelings?

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