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Change is inevitable and it’s needed not just in our business, but in our lives too. But the good news is it doesn’t have to be a costly one, which is our theme for this month’s Small Business Deals: August 2025 Edition post.
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On the surface, Kittl may have been just another design platform. So, should you give it a try as an author? Here’s my thought about using Kittl for book cover design and will I consider upgrading to their paid plan in the future.
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Not a fan of tools and apps that have recurring fees? If that’s you then you may want to have a look at this month’s Small Business Deals: July 2025 Edition post on which tools and apps you should get for your author business.
If you’re thinking about setting up an author website, which one you should opt for? Should you opt for the regular WordPress site? Or should you go for something like Shopify store as the main website? Here’s what you should know about the Shopify store and the recommendation regardless of where you are in your author career.
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Love the idea of saving money on products and services that can catapult your business to the next level? Then you surely don’t want to miss this month’s Small Business Deals: June 2025 Edition post.
NaNoWriMo may have gone for good at this point. While it’s sad to see it go away, there are plenty of options to choose from if you’re looking something similar to NaNoWriMo. And the best part is it’s way better than what NaNoWriMo ever did.