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10 Novels to Dive Into During National Novel Writing Month

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is not only a time for writers to embark on their own literary journeys but also a fantastic...

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Jan Zucker

15 November 2023 at 7:51:32 pm

Publishing

Building the Foundations of a Novel

Writing a novel is a monumental task, akin to constructing a complex and captivating edifice of words. Just as a house requires a strong...

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Jan Zucker

3 November 2023 at 4:00:00 am

Publishing

Conquer the Blank Page: What is the NaNoWriMo's Novel-Writing Challenge

Every year, as the leaves turn golden and the days grow shorter, writers worldwide prepare to embark on a thrilling literary adventure....

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Jan Zucker

26 October 2023 at 6:49:43 pm

Publishing

Empowering Your Brand through Book Publishing

In today's cutthroat business environment, where trust and expertise are prized commodities, publishing a book can elevate your brand to...

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Jan Zucker

17 October 2023 at 5:49:59 pm

Publishing

Self-Published Authors: Are Audiobooks an Ingredient in Your Content Mix?

`What's hot in publishing,’ you ask? Audiobooks are on FIRE!! Not only are they on everyone's mind, but they are in everyone's ears as...

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Jan Zucker

14 June 2022 at 2:23:41 pm

Publishing

Sneaky Ideas to Help Promote New Books

The book market is tough to break into as a new author. With over one million books published each year, it is hard to get a solid...

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Jan Zucker

6 April 2021 at 5:14:49 pm

Publishing

2020 Winners and Losers of Book Publishing

2020 was an unprecedented year filled with unusual circumstances that rocked the world's economy and business methods. Today, we will...

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Jan Zucker

13 January 2021 at 6:05:15 pm

Publishing

The Importance of Design for Self-Published Authors

Are you an author planning out the steps of your book? Yes? That is incredible; good job! You are on the fast track to publishing;...

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Jan Zucker

30 November 2020 at 1:09:54 pm

Publishing

What Will Books Look Like in 100 Years?

I have been in the publishing industry for many decades, and I follow with great interest all the changes that are occurring at...

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Jan Zucker

14 October 2020 at 8:48:04 pm

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How Authors Can Maximize Sales on Apple Books

We recently started exploring the waters of non-Amazon retailers, especially the processes behind their book recommendation systems...

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Jan Zucker

23 September 2020 at 10:15:30 pm

Publishing

The Great Em Dash Divide

Presenting the third – and final --- installment of our tongue-in-cheek ‘Three greatest debates in literature’ series: 1) Single or...

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Jan Zucker

18 September 2020 at 12:55:12 pm

Publishing

Selling Your Book on Google Play (Part Two)

In part one of our two-part series on Google Play, we addressed Google’s customized home page, how discounts can equal increased...

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Jan Zucker

4 September 2020 at 6:50:24 pm

Publishing

The Oxford Comma: To Use or Not to Use

We are a nation divided. Is it politics? The environment? The pandemic? Nope. It’s a seemingly innocuous little thing known as the Oxford...

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Jan Zucker

18 September 2020 at 12:59:10 pm

Publishing

Selling Your Book on Google Play (Part One)

Even if your book is the next great American novel, it will still only be read by people who can find it! One of the most important...

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Jan Zucker

25 August 2020 at 5:03:50 pm

Publishing

Ever Heard of Kobo? If You’re an Author, You Should! (Part Two)

If you read our last post about the eBook retailer, Kobo, then you’ve already learned a bit about how their website works for authors...

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Jan Zucker

21 August 2020 at 12:06:14 pm

Publishing

Ever Heard of Kobo? If You’re an Author, You Should! (Part One)

It might have taken you more months than you anticipated, more re-writes than you intended, and one more global pandemic than you...

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Jan Zucker

18 August 2020 at 8:22:49 pm

Publishing

Audiobooks are Becoming the New eBooks

Are you an author or publisher in the process of releasing a book, or have already published and want to expand your potential audience?...

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Jan Zucker

6 August 2020 at 6:02:23 pm

Publishing

Ways Authors Can Build a Lasting Relationship with Readers

There is a specific moment known to book lovers that only comes as you read the final words of an incredible book. There is a sense of...

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Jan Zucker

14 June 2021 at 8:13:19 pm

Publishing

Ways Independent Authors Can Make Big Money by Building Lasting Relationships with Readers

Right now, you are likely doing one of three things. You are thinking of writing a book, are in the process of writing a book, or you...

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Jan Zucker

6 August 2020 at 5:28:27 pm

Publishing

Ways Authors Can Utilize Technology to Build Revenue and Reader Engagement

Technology is in constant flux, with certain platforms staying in the spotlight while others fall off the face of the planet. No matter...

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Jan Zucker

14 June 2021 at 8:13:43 pm

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