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Self-Publishing 101: Part 3

Read Part 1 in this series: Should You Self-Publish? Read Part 2 in this series: Self-Publishing Supplies It’s time for our third lesson! This week is all about book covers. It is impossible to overstate the importance of a professional, eye-catching cover. If your cover is ugly, cheap-looking or amateurish, that alone will kill your…… Continue reading Self-Publishing 101: Part 3

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Self-Publishing 101: Part 2

Read Part 1 in this series: Should You Self-Publish?Welcome to our second lesson! This week, we’re going to discuss how to prepare your book for publication.EditingI know this seems like a no-brainer, but for my own peace of mind, I want to remind you to make sure that your manuscript is polished and error-free before…… Continue reading Self-Publishing 101: Part 2

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Self-Publishing 101: Part 1

Today, I’m kicking off a new weekly series, in which I break down the self-publishing process, one chunk at a time. Welcome to our first lesson! This week is all about determining if the indie route is best for you, and if you’ve got what it takes to make it work.Should You Self-Publish?Naturally, the first step…… Continue reading Self-Publishing 101: Part 1

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A FLICKER of interest?

Well, FLICKER hit the shelves of the local bookstore yesterday… and promptly sold out! I’m absolutely astonished. The employee who handled my books told me she’d never seen a book sell out so fast–not even a book by a best-selling author.I’m so grateful for the support of my family and friends in this endeavor. Their…… Continue reading A FLICKER of interest?