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Authors Win and Meredith Blevins (@ProWriteToolbox) have racked up many awards, but they say accolades *aren't* the most rewarding part of their long writing careers. Learn what IS, in their #authorQA: ow.ly/16oN30jjhCh #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing

Learning from your mistakes is good; being able to avoid them is even better. See how to steer clear of seven common missteps that new writers make: ow.ly/5Uav50BkW8G #writing #amwriting #writechat #authortips #writetip #writerslife #writingcommunity #writerslifechat

Why reading two books -- or more -- at the same time is better than sticking to just one. ow.ly/V3x650vtgsF #readmore #amreading #book #books #bookworm #ilovebooks #ilovereading

"When a scene makes me shudder ... or when I get teary-eyed over something incredibly sad in a story, then I know that it's good." Novelist Anneli Purchase (@anneli33) dishes on the highs and lows of writing in our #authorQA. ow.ly/LEiF30jeIcV #romanticsuspense #writer

Reviews are great for your self-esteem ... *and* incredibly powerful for your marketing plans. Here's how to acquire more reviews honestly and put them to work! ow.ly/TICt50ADrAw #writetip #writingcommunity #selfpub #selfpublishing #indiepub #indiepublishing #bookmarketing

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"I can't tell you the number of 'plot issues' that have been resolved by an open road or beautiful fabric." Ja'Nese Dixon (@janesedixon) talks creative inspiration and motivation in an #authorQA. ow.ly/t2CW30j6xE8 #romance #romanticsuspense #romancewriter #romanceauthor

Offering a first book free is a great way to hook new readers -- but only if they *know* it's out there! Seven ways to spread the word about your #free #ebook: ow.ly/Ve4X50ADrjU #bookmarketing #authortips #writerslife #indiepub #selfpub #indiepublishing #selfpublishing

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Breaking news: Working in journalism benefits your future career as a writer in many ways, as Melanie Lageschulte (@FremontCreekPr) found out. ow.ly/ZuA930iTspR #authorQA #chicklit #womenslit #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing

New authors (and veterans) often tense up at the thought of marketing. Take a deep breath and check out some tips to sell your #ebook on #Amazon and beyond. ow.ly/9XPZ50Abt78 #bookmarketing #authortips #writerslife #indiepub #selfpub #selfpublishing #kindle #indiepublishing

Yes, we plug #free #ebooks all the time, but here's why we want you to consider picking up paid books, too. ow.ly/IZKu30l8sMC #readmore #Publishing #IndiePub #IndiePublishing #SelfPub #SelfPublishing

Book marketers say the blurb is key; we suspect Elle Boca (@elleboca)'s #author bio, though, has drawn in its fair share of readers! ow.ly/AzWK30iIhQb #authorQA #fantasy #fantasywriter #fantasyauthor

The last word you write is the first step on another journey: that of releasing your novel. Here are seven tips to set you on the right track if you take the self-publishing route! ow.ly/coLk50zSVfQ #authortips #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing #publishing

Feed your need to read while still feeding yourself and your family with these budget-friendly tips. ow.ly/26lz50vtguY #free #readmore #freebook #freeebook #amreading #ebook #ebooks #bookdeals

Author Tom Claver (@Tom_Claver) dedicated one novel to his writing instructor, but one could argue he should've credited a long-ago obnoxious neighbor as well. ow.ly/vOED30kawHW #authorQA #thriller #thrillerwriter #thrillerauthor

Self-publishing guru @DavidGaughran: Writing isn't "coal-mining, but it's a different kind of tough." ow.ly/1lJK30pakXt #authorQA #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing

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It's not every day that an author's about-me page includes a photograph of him or her on a camel. But Darlene Jones (@darlenejones47) has plenty of experience with bucking expectations. ow.ly/jxkI30ivD1q #authorQA #scifi #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing

The book industry is constantly changing and evolving -- stay in front of your ideal readers by studying these nine current trends. ow.ly/5vsg50zNKDH #authortips #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing #publishing

Make your Fussy bargain emails even fussier with our new single-retailer newsletters. If you want 40+ bargain #Apple books in your inbox on Tuesdays and Fridays, sign up here: www.thefussylibrarian.com/apple-weekly... #ebook #book #ebooks #amreading #bargainbook #bookdeal #bargainbooks #bookdeals

Research, for novelist Patti Benning, also includes reading recipes and chowing down. Talk about winning! ow.ly/xj7o30fO0Sk #authorQA #mystery #mysteryauthor #mysterywriter

A great way to attract new readers -- and ultimately increase sales -- is to discount your book or even offer it for free. Find out how to ensure your promotional price achieves those goals: ow.ly/GPug50zCPUs #authortips #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing

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Cozy-mystery novelist/publisher Summer Prescott (@SummerPrescott1) shares the secret to making her cry: ow.ly/sAw930fDslj #authorQA #cozymystery #cozymysterywriter #cozymysteryauthor #mysteryauthor #mysterywriter #mystery #publishing

Finishing your book is only half the battle when it comes to your writing career -- staying up to date on publishing trends is just as important. Here are 7 resources to help you with that: ow.ly/E05t50yKYyU #authortips #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing

When you buy an #ebook, you send so much more than money to authors! Learn what purchases do for them at ow.ly/IZKu30l8sMC. #readmore #Publishing #IndiePub #IndiePublishing #SelfPub #SelfPublishing

What does Charles Belfoure (@CharlesBelfoure) have in common with @JohnGrisham? The architect-turned-novelist explains: ow.ly/FDfM30f7IkB #authorQA #historicalfiction #historicalfictionwriter #historicalfictionauthor #bestseller #thriller #thrillerwriter #thrillerauthor

Just because ebooks are more vulnerable to privacy doesn't mean authors are helpless against theft -- find out how you can reduce the chances that your hard work is pirated. ow.ly/Yal550yDRIZ #askauthor #authortips #copyright #indiepub #selfpub #writingcommunity #writetip

Expanding your book budget doesn't have to mean expanding your work hours. ow.ly/JSe350voL3i #free #readmore #freebook #freeebook #amreading #ebook #ebooks #bookdeals

"My greatest hope is that my books will encourage readers ... to hang in there." See how writer Jacci Turner (@JacciTurner) strives for that in her #authorQA: ow.ly/NLb130eXdU9 #YA #YAwriter #YAauthor #MGlit #MGwriter #Mgauthor

Once a reader has clicked on your book's link (or picked it up), how do you persuade them to buy? With a blurb that captures their attention and doesn't let go. Tips on making this happen: ow.ly/xPdi30qc3FO #bookmarketing #authortips #writetip #selfpub

Life's too short to read just one book at a time. Disagree? We'll explain. ow.ly/RaaU50vfGOS #readmore #amreading #book #books #bookworm #ilovebooks #ilovereading

Emma Dawn: the author so nice she was published twice! Meet this genre-bending writer in her #authorQA with us. ow.ly/LTK330e6W3b #paranormalromance #paranormalromanceauthor #paranormalromancewriter #reverseharem #romanceauthor #romancewriter #romance #RH #whychoose

Even if you're not an author, check out these tips for creating the perfect writing space -- anyone who works from home can benefit from the advice! ow.ly/US4l30qc3FN #authortips #amwriting #workfromhome #freelance #biztips #writerslife #writerscommunity #writerslifechat

No @AmazonKindle? No problem! You can make your own! Check out these step-by-step instructions, with pictures: ow.ly/COmn30l8sym #ebook #ereader #kindle #readmore

Reviewing books inspired blogger @NaneeMcgee to write her own novels as Dakota Storm: ow.ly/6o6630eV6Be #authorQA #mmromance #gayromance #romancewriter #romanceauthor #LGBTromance #queerromance #LGBTfiction

The #selfpublishing revolution means that writers may not *need* a literary agent, but some might like to have one. Here's how to determine whether you'd benefit from one AND how to find the right fit. ow.ly/1FfA30qc3FM#... #publishing #indiepub #selfpub #writing

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It's hard to believe, but author/composer/playwright/editor Daryl Banner (@DarylBanner) sometimes thinks he doesn't do enough! ow.ly/VYUB30d1YNd #authorQA #romance #fantasywriter #fantasyauthor #fantasy #dystopia #dystopian #romancewriter #romanceauthor

Hugh Howey's five-step game plan for aspiring authors ends with the toughest (but most important) one: be patient. Learn more about this and other tips at ow.ly/BW5N30qc3FL. #authortips #askauthor #indiepub #indiepublishing #selfpub #selfpublishing

Wonder what your #ebook purchase means for an author? Find out from them why you should *buy* a book. ow.ly/IZKu30l8sMC #readmore #Publishing #IndiePub #IndiePublishing #SelfPub #SelfPublishing

Our #authorQA with Linda Smolkin (@lindasmolkin) has led us to rebrand binge-reading as "studying the craft of writing." ow.ly/cuP630cM6tD #thesecretwelost #AmongtheBranded #ContemporaryFiction #History #writer #author

Want to be a full-time, self-supporting writer? Start out by stepping away from the laptop and having some fun, says writing sensei Jason Brick. ow.ly/KvR830qc3FK #authortips #askauthor #indiepub #indiepublishing #selfpub #selfpublishing #writing #bookmarketing #writetip

Yes, you *can* cut costs without sacrificing the amount of reading you do! Check out these tips: ow.ly/R0nU50vfGLb #free #readmore #freebook #freeebook #amreading #ebook #ebooks #bookdeals

Sariah Wilson (@sariahwilson) on Kindle in Motion: "There's something so powerful...about watching actors become your characters." ow.ly/kaWl30cAGZL #authorQA #romance #sweetromance #contemporaryromance #romancewriter #romanceauthor #KindleInMotion

Readers should love to hate your villain, not just hate hearing from him or her. Here's how to write the next Cersei Lannister or Professor Snape: ow.ly/lF0230qc3FI #writing #authortips #writetip #writing #writechat #writingcommunity #amwriting

Listen up! You *can* find #free audiobooks online. ow.ly/2qgL50v8gC0 #audiobook #audiobooks #free #readmore #freebook #amreading

Author Glynn Stewart's words of wisdom: "Anyone going into this business absolutely has to have ... a cheerleader." ow.ly/oSir30csQMD #authorQA #scifi #scifiwriter #scifiauthor #fantasy #fantasywriter #fantasyauthor