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Publishing Books is Like Playing Craps

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I always tell my clients that there are no guarantees in book publishing. Now it’s confirmed.

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10 Easy Steps to Bring Your Fumbling Website Back to Life

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Is your author website losing steam? Check out these 10 steps to bring it back to life.

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8 Problems New Kidlit Authors Face

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There are many problems new kidlit authors may face. Based on a recent draft I read, I found eight to that stick out.

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Reset Your Year – 10 Must-Do Tips

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With the new year coming, find out how to set your goals and actually fulfill them.

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What Most New Authors Don’t Know

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New authors are focused on the thrill of having their book complete and ready for sale. But what happens at that point?

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Become a Best-Selling Author Without Bookstores

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Bookstores aren’t the only place to sell your books. Find out three other ways to become a best-selling author.

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Should You Use Dialogue to Deliver Description and Exposition?

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Should your characters use dialogue to force description or exposition? Probably not.

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Self-Publishing: Dealing with the Unethical

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If you’re self-publishing a children’s book and need an illustrator, take care to sign on with a professional and have a detailed agreement.

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How To Help Your Illustrator Deliver The Artwork You’ll Love

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6 must-know tips on getting the perfect illustrations for your children’s book.

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Writing for Children: Is It Fantasy or Science Fiction?

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As a children’s fantasy writer, do you know the difference between fantasy and sci-fi?

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