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Pen and Glory Apr 8, 2024

The 4 Tiers of Self-Publishing Success

Self-publishing is a competitive industry. It offers many rewards but brings with it a lot of risk, and for many of…

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Pen and Glory Mar 11, 2024

Top 3 Mailers for Authors: 2024 Edition

Keeping a mailing list sounds like and should be a simple part of your work as an author, but the wrong one can cost a…

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Pen and Glory Feb 26, 2024

Reader Magnets vs. Paid Ads

Earlier I discussed ways to get readers through fixing up your reader magnet appeal—but reader magnets...

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Pen and Glory Feb 12, 2024

Getting Noticed: Book Presentation Tips

Many of the best books go unnoticed—and many of the most noticed books are far from the best.

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Pen and Glory Jan 15, 2024

DIY Book Promo Images

There are paid services like Book Brush that can give you fast and beautiful mockups and promotional images for a fee,…

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Pen and Glory Dec 11, 2023

Switching Genres? 5 Signs You Should (Or Shouldn't!)

It can be a good idea to identify yourself with a single genre, learn the basic ins and outs and rise to the top while…

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Pen and Glory Nov 13, 2023

Micro-Booms in Niche Genres

The most popular genres might not be the best for you. In addition to factors like overcrowding by other authors and…

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Pen and Glory Oct 30, 2023

5 Unexpected Ways to Spruce up Your Writing Routine

Even if you love writing, there’s always room for a little more excitement. Here are some unexpected ways to add fun,…

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