If you’re an illustrator, you probably feel like you no longer have a role to play in the publishing industry in particular. But as someone who used to hire an illustrator and now switching to using generative AI, I still believe you have a role to play, but not in a way you expect.
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Are you always on the lookout for the best deals for your author business? If that’s you, then you certainly don’t want to miss this month’s Small Business Deals post. You’ll never know you finally found what you need at a bargain price.
When you think about a binder notebook with dividers, you probably don’t associate it with bullet journaling. But funnily enough, I find using a binder notebook works way better for me than the typical dot journal. Here’s why it’s a total gamechanger for me.
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Want to take your author business to the next level but you want to save some money while you’re at it? Then you certainly don’t want to miss this month’s Small Business Deals post for deals that can take your author business to the next level.
You already have ebook and paperback. But should you add hardback into the offering as well? While I do think having another format is nice to have, I decided not to do it in the end. Here’s why.
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You don’t have to wait until next year to make changes, thanks to all these deals you’re about to see in this month’s Small Business Deals post. If you’re looking for ways to spruce up your business without breaking the bank, now is the time to do so,