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Grammarly Review: Is This the Best Grammar Checker?

Even though I was an English major in college, and I have focused on writing for a large part of my life, I still overlook some errors in my writing. Some grammar rules have changed over time, and it can be challenging to relearn what was ingrained in your brain when you were younger. Because […]

The Secrets To Finding And Hiring A Cover Designer

The cover of your book is the first thing readers see when they browse brick-and-mortar or online bookstores. Are the colors appealing? Does the cover convey the heart of the book? Is the title easy to read? The fact that people will judge your book by its cover is exactly that: a fact. You need […]

Hiring the Right Book Editor

You’ve spent a lot of time writing your book — now, make sure it’s the best it can be by hiring an editor. Working on a book or novel is a labor of love. You spend hours, days, months or maybe even years working on your story. You pour your heart and soul into it. […]

The Perfect Writing Software For Your Writing Style

One of my most prized possessions is a red, portable Underwood typewriter. I have no idea how old it is because I can’t find anything exactly like it online. It belonged to my grandfather, who received it from his sister before I was born. And I’m over the age of—well, let’s just say it’s an […]

ASP 80: Jyotsna Ramachandran on Outsourcing Parts of Self-Publishing Business

Jyotsna Ramachandran is a stay at home mom of 2 kids and the founder of Happy Self Publishing. She started her online business journey by publishing books written by ghostwriters. This gave her the confidence to write her own book Job Escape Plan. Her claim to fame was when her book got featured in Inc.com as […]

Best of Self-Publishing in November, 2016

The past month has been rich in informative articles and features for self-publishing authors. Here, we break down the best of the bunch, giving you a one-stop venue to learn everything you need to know to get that new book in the hands of readers.Episode #168 – A Book as a Business Card with Rachel […]

ASP 64: How Parkinson’s Law Can Skyrocket Your Author Productivity

Improved productivity means less human sweat, not more. — Henry Ford In this episode, Steve shares how he still maintain his productivity after being a father. Though he no longer has the benefit of having the whole day to work on his business because of his new responsibilities, he found that he’s getting more things […]

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