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We're going live now with Amy Award, talking about building relationships with readers and connecting with your fans. Join us and say hi in chat!
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Connecting with Fans: Building the Author - Reader Relationship
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
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about 7 hours ago
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Join us live at the top of the hour for a chat with NYT Bestselling Author and co-founder of Inkers Con Alessandra Torre!
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3 Areas Where Authors Should Focus
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7 days ago
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For some authors, it's important to have the right space to create. Whether it's a private desk in your home, a cozy cafe couch, or dictating into your phone on your morning walk, what is your writing space of choice?
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Join us this Thursday at Noon Central when we talk to co-founder of Inkers Con and NYT Bestselling Author Alessandra Torre about the ways authors should be spending their time and energy.
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3 Areas Where Authors Should Focus
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9 days ago
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We all know everyone loves a good villain. What motivates the villain of your story? What makes them the perfect counterpart to your protagonist? Do they operate in the gray of moral ambiguity or are they unabashedly wicked? Tell us about your antagonist!
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9 days ago
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NYT Bestselling Author and co-founder of Inkers Con Alessandra Torre joins us to discuss opportunities authors should be considering in 2026 when deciding what's worth focusing on.
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3 Areas Where Authors Should Focus
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13 days ago
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NYT Bestselling Author and co-founder of Inkers Con Alessandra Torre joins us to discuss opportunities authors should be considering in 2026 when deciding what's worth focusing on.
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3 Areas Where Authors Should Focus
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13 days ago
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Join us at the top of the hour when we discuss the balance between craft, commerce, and maintaining joy as an author with Russell Nohelty.
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14 days ago
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Building your publishing career shouldn't come without joy, and loving what you do shouldn't mean you aren't making money. Russell Nohelty from Hapitalist joins us live tomorrow to talk about writing, making money, and optimizing for joy.
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Optimizing for Joy and Making Money Doing It
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15 days ago
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We're live at the top of the hour to discuss the Value of Short Stories, Sci-Fi, and Community with Emily Goodwin of Author Services, Inc and Galaxy Press.
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Writers of the Future: The Value of Short Stories, Sci-Fi, and Community
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about 1 month ago
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Sci-Fi, Short Stories, and building an author community to foster the Writers of the Future. Join us this Thursday at 12CST when we go live with Emily Goodwin of Author Services, Inc for this week's episode of Self Publishing Insiders.
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Writers of the Future: The Value of Short Stories, Sci-Fi, and Community
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG_ERaiv4Mo
about 1 month ago
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Independent Bookstore Day is TWO days away, but we’re starting the celebration a little early with a collection of free ebooks by indie authors! Check out the list:
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Indie Authors for Indie Bookstores: FREE Ebooks
Checkout out this list on Bookshop
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Indie Bookstore Day is April 25th. At the top of the hour, we sit down with Ami Greko of
Bookshop.org
to understand how you can help celebrate the day by encouraging readers to visit their favorite indie bookstores, either in person or online.
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Indie Bookstore Day!
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mupuln_GUs
about 1 month ago
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Join us for the 16th annual Nonfiction Writers Conference, an ONLINE event happening May 6-8, 2026 All educational sessions are delivered LIVE and include Q&A with the speakers. Reach your publishing goals with NFWC!
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about 1 month ago
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This Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day! If you're an indie author looking to show love to indie bookstores, now's your chance to remind your readers that buying your ebooks and Print-on-Demand books through
Bookshop.org
supports their local bookstores.
about 1 month ago
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This Thursday, Becca Puglisi will be joining us to talk about lessons from The Fear Thesaurus. Learn how understanding your character's fears can improve your character and your story. Be sure to click the "Notify Me" reminder for this week's D2D Live!
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Writing Fear: How Inner Conflict Crafts Compelling Characters
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFkdEHYeFwA
about 2 months ago
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Author Nation's Virtual Industry Expo is getting ready to go live at 11am CST! Be sure to visit their landing page to Save Your Seat so you connect with the D2D Team and dozens of other companies in the publishing industry.
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Don’t Miss Author Nation Live 2025
Strategy, connection, and 100+ sessions designed to grow your author business.
https://www.authornation.live/virtual-industry-expo
about 2 months ago
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Authors, are you interested in meeting major publishing vendors and asking industry questions? Be sure to attend Author Nation's Virtual Industry Expo this Sunday, April 12th at 11am CST! Attendees will be entered to win a variety of publishing prizes!
authornation.live/virtual-indu...
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Don’t Miss Author Nation Live 2025
Strategy, connection, and 100+ sessions designed to grow your author business.
https://authornation.live/virtual-industry-expo
about 2 months ago
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At the top of the hour, Jo Wildsmith joins us to discuss how authors can turn their manuscripts into something polished, professional, and ready to make an impact using print on demand to its fullest potential.
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The Importance of Print On-Demand
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvt6hIKm8Ug
about 2 months ago
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We're going live tomorrow at Noon Central with Jo Wildsmith to discuss the importance of print-on-demand and what indie authors could be doing to get more out of print. Be sure to set a reminder for when we go live and join us!
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The Importance of Print On-Demand
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvt6hIKm8Ug
about 2 months ago
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Authors, are you interested in meeting major publishing vendors and asking industry questions? Be sure to attend Author Nation's Virtual Industry Expo this Sunday, April 12th at 11am CST! Attendees will be entered to win a variety of publishing prizes!
www.authornation.live/virtual-indu...
about 2 months ago
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Most indie authors aren't getting the most out of print-on-demand. Jo Wildsmith helps authors turn manuscripts into something polished and ready to use print to its fullest potential. Join us live for a chat with Jo on Thursday at Noon Central!
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The Importance of Print On-Demand
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvt6hIKm8Ug
about 2 months ago
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Skye B. MacKinnon has lived in various countries before settling in Scotland and has a unique international perspective on publishing. Skye joins us at the top of the hour to share best practices for how to translate indie books into different languages.
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How Translation Helps Indies Expand into New Markets
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1sVg3aTqJU
3 months ago
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Authors! Now is the time to start your final promotional push if you books are available in the Read an Ebook Week sale! Historically, Smashwords Sales are busiest at the beginning and end of the sale, so now is one of the best times to get more eyes on your books!
3 months ago
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At the top of the hour, we discuss how to structure a series before you start writing with Kristina Stanley, author and CEO of the Fictionary School for Writers and Editors. If you want to write series but aren’t sure how to begin, this is for you.
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Structuring Your Series Before You Start Writing
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7choG5ajUxU
3 months ago
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It's Day 1 of our Read an Ebook Week Sale! Authors, if you haven't had the chance to opt your books into this week's super sale, there's still time! If you log into your Draft2Digital account, you can still opt into the sale that's live right now! Don't miss this opportunity!
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3 months ago
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D2D's CEO Kris Austin shares his experience starting the company, and the things he wish he knew before he became a founder!
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Kris Austin Of Draft2Digital: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A Founder
An Interview With Dina Aletras
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/kris-austin-of-draft2digital-5-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-before-i-became-a-founder-140dd3c50a34
3 months ago
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Michael Alan Peck
3 months ago
Hey, indie authors! I'm late to the game, but if you haven't heard, Amazon changed its rules, and you can distribute to Overdrive's
@libbyapp.com
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@hoopladigital.bsky.social
, and other library platforms—even if you're in Kindle Unlimited. Here's how to do it on
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How to Distribute to Libraries - Draft2Digital | Blog
Did you know you can distribute to libraries while in KU? Let's talk about how to distribute to libraries with Draft2Digital!
https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/how-to-distribute-to-libraries/
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Read an Ebook Week is right around the corner! If you're a D2D author and want to take part in this year's Smashwords Sale from March 1-7, log in now to sign up! Check out our blog post for more information.
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Time to Enroll in the 2026 Read An Ebook Week Sale at Smashwords! - Draft2Digital | Blog
The 16th Annual Smashwords Read an Ebook Week Sale begins Sunday, March 2 and runs through Saturday, March 8.
https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/time-to-enroll-in-the-2026-read-an-ebook-week-sale-at-smashwords/
4 months ago
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Former Publicist Isabelle Knight. the founder of Build Your Author Brand, joins us live at the top of the hour to share how you can build your author brand, grow your readership, raise your profile and give your books the best chance of success.
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Building Your Author Brand: Share Your Books with the World!
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Lrp3HJHtU
4 months ago
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Former publicist Isabelle Knight, founder of Build Your Author Brand, joins us join us live tomorrow at Noon Central to share how you can build your brand, grow your readership, raise your profile and give your books the best chance of success.
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Building Your Author Brand: Share Your Books with the World!
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Lrp3HJHtU
4 months ago
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If you still haven't heard about Draft2Digital's new partnership with
Bookshop.org
, be sure to check out our recent Press Release and blog post with more helpful information!
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Bookshop.org and Draft2Digital Partner, Enabling Independent Bookstores to Profit from Self-Published Ebooks - Draft2Digital | Blog
Bookshop.org, the online platform championing independent bookstores, announced a new partnership with Draft2Digital!
https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/bookshop-org-and-draft2digital-partner-enabling-independent-bookstores-to-profit-from-self-published-ebooks/
4 months ago
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A quick update on
Bookshop.org
distribution: erotica isn’t excluded. It simply requires additional safeguards to ensure books reach the right readers. That work is underway, and support is coming soon.
4 months ago
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Check out Jane Friedman's coverage of our new ebook distribution partnership with
Bookshop.org
in this week's Bottom Line newsletter.
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[The Bottom Line] Indie authors can now sell ebooks at Bookshop via Draft2Digital
https://mailchi.mp/janefriedman/bookshop-d2d
4 months ago
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Tune in tomorrow at Noon Central when we are joined live by
Bookshop.org
CEO Andy Hunter and Draft2Digital CEO Kris Austin to talk about our exciting new partnership!
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D2D / Bookshop.org Partnership: A Conversation with Andy Hunter and Kris Austin
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxTvr-0T67g
4 months ago
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Self-Publishing with Dale interviewed
Bookshop.org
CEO Andy Hunter and D2D CEO Kris Austin about our new partnership! Learn more about this exciting new partnership and what this means for indie authors.
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BREAKING: Draft2Digital Partners With Bookshop to Reach 4 Million Readers
YouTube video by The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR5ixdGItWE
4 months ago
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Check out Jane Friedman and The Bottom Line's article on today's announcement of our partnership giving indie authors access to
Bookshop.org
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[The Bottom Line] Indie authors can now sell ebooks at Bookshop via Draft2Digital
https://mailchi.mp/janefriedman/bookshop-d2d
4 months ago
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The word is out! Draft2Digital has officially partnered with
Bookshop.org
to get indie ebooks into indie bookstores! For more details on this new partnership, check out our latest blog post!
#authorsky
www.draft2digital.com/blog/booksho...
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Bookshop.org and Draft2Digital Partner, Enabling Independent Bookstores to Profit from Self-Published Ebooks - Draft2Digital | Blog
Bookshop.org, the online platform championing independent bookstores, announced a new partnership with Draft2Digital!
https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/bookshop-org-and-draft2digital-partner-enabling-independent-bookstores-to-profit-from-self-published-ebooks/
4 months ago
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We have a big announcement coming up next week! If you are curious to learn more, be sure to join us live at Noon Central on February 5th!
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Stay Tuned for a Big Draft2Digital Announcement!
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4 months ago
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We have a big announcement coming up next week! If you are curious to learn more, be sure to join us live at Noon Central on February 5th!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxTv...
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Stay Tuned for a Big Draft2Digital Announcement!
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxTvr-0T67g
4 months ago
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Publishing Insider Jane Friedman joins us at the top of the hour to recap the last year in publishing, and to predict what the industry might have in store for authors in 2026. If you're curious to know what we might be in for in 2026, join us live!
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Jane Friedman's 2025 Retrospective and 2026 Publishing Predictions
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZUTQnSzPKA
4 months ago
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Jane Friedman, friend of the show and Publishing Industry Insider, joins us tomorrow at Noon Central to talk about Publishing Trends in 2025 and what to expect in 2026!
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Jane Friedman's 2025 Retrospective and 2026 Publishing Predictions
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZUTQnSzPKA
4 months ago
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Our CEO Kris Austin joins Jim on this week's D2D Live at the top of the hour to reflect on another year in publishing, and to look ahead to D2D's 2026.
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Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026 with D2D CEO Kris Austin
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG9V1a3oMOA
4 months ago
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Join us this Thursday at 12pm Central when our CEO Kris Austin joins us to reflect on 2025 and look forward to 2026!
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Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026 with D2D CEO Kris Austin
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG9V1a3oMOA
5 months ago
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Join us live at the top of the hour with Orna Ross from ALLi as we discuss the results of the 2025 Indie Author Income Survey!
#authorsky
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2025 Indie Author Income Survey
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZF0igLhWA
5 months ago
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We're live tomorrow at Noon Central with Orna Ross to talk about the Indie Author Income Survey! Be sure to set reminders and join us!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZF...
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2025 Indie Author Income Survey
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZF0igLhWA
5 months ago
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This Thursday at 12PM CST, we'll be chatting with Orna Ross of the Alliance of Independent Authors to discuss the 2025 Indie Author Income Survey! If you want to know more about trends in author income, get notified when we go live!
#authorsky
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2025 Indie Author Income Survey
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZF0igLhWA
5 months ago
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Lee Wind joins us at the top of the hour to talk about the IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) Boot Camp for Author Publishers, and how to bring all the pieces together when publishing to find your success.
#authorsky
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IBPA Boot Camp for Author Publishers
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA4c-ywk1KQ
5 months ago
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Autumn A. Arnett joins us at the top of the hour to talk about the Editorial Freelancers Association and what you should keep in mind when looking for the right editor for your book.
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Unputdownable - Finding the Right Editor for Your Book
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZPZ3h2JE1A
6 months ago
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