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Unlike the previous Small Business Deals posts, this one is a little different than usual, Yes, it will still be about deals, for sure. But this one ties back to the thing that has been plaguing most authors, myself included.
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You may have heard some people suggesting Curios as another option to sell direct, but what is it that makes it just another choice for direct sales? Well, here’s my thought about Curios after playing around with it for quite some time.
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While the premise for this month’s Small Business Deals post will always be deals that you don’t want to miss, I do have a rant that is worth paying attention to, especially if it’s something that has been occupying your mind for years at this point.
If there’s one thing that can convince your potential readers to buy your book, then it has to be your book sample chapters nonetheless. Here’s how I use my book sample chapters to promote my books.
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This month’s Small Business Deals post is all about improving your craft. But rather than telling you what writing book you should get, this post takes a different approach when it comes to making you a better writer.
Book launch can be stressful for some authors. In fact, it can be one of the most challenging parts of the publishing process. But then again, it doesn’t mean you should avoid it at all cost even for a new author. Here’s a rough plan on how I’m going to do a book launch for my new book. The best part? It’s simple and any authors, even the brand new author can do this too.