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The Big Picture

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Laura Orsini

The Big Picture by Marcus Nannini Be forewarned: The following is my opinion and is based upon my experience. There is a long road to travel when a book is published by an “indie” publisher, and it’s much longer still … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Group: The more early readers, the better for your book

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Laura Orsini

The Power of the Group: The more early readers, the better for your book by Laura Orsini As often as I come across it, you’d think I might by now be used to the stunning number of authors who approach … Continue reading →

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How to Up Your Amazon Bestsellers Rank

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Laura Orsini

How to Up Your Amazon Bestsellers Rank by Virginia Williams Do you know your Amazon Bestsellers Rank? Or what kind of algorithm Amazon uses to determine those rankings? AND, do you think your Sales Rank is achieved through reviews? The … Continue reading →

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Constructive Criticism – Yes, There Is Such a Thing!

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Constructive Criticism – Yes, There Is Such a Thing! by Patrick Hodges One of the best mindsets you can have as an author is self-confidence. After spending months, years, even decades slaving over your manuscript, producing a final product that … Continue reading →

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A Peek Inside Their Lives

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Laura Orsini

A Peek Inside Their Lives by Virginia Williams Reading is one of the joys of life, and it can be done for free. I’m usually reading at least one, if not two books, at all times. But not all of … Continue reading →

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Skirt the negative reviews: Find great beta readers!

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Skirt the negative reviews: Find great beta readers! by Patrick Hodges If you’re going to be a writer, you are going to get critiqued. In that respect, it’s no different from being a filmmaker, a musician, a painter, or a … Continue reading →

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Live or Die by Bogus Amazon Reviews?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Live or Die by Bogus Amazon Reviews? by Virginia Williams I love Goodreads! From book challenges, to reviews, giveaways (either your own or others), or groups, you can always find an interesting and lively discussion. The one that I found … Continue reading →

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From the Indie Bookshelves: Top 10 Books of 2015 (at the Halfway Point in the Year)

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Laura Orsini

From the Indie Bookshelves: Top 10 Books of 2015 (at the Halfway Point in the Year) by Patrick Hodges A couple months ago, I wrote a post about how I love doing  book review swaps – and if you don’t … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Book Review . . . on Amazon, or Other Venues

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Laura Orsini

How to Write a Book Review . . . on Amazon, or Other Venues by Beth Kozan So, you agreed to write a review, didn’t you, perhaps in exchange for a free copy of a book your friend or an … Continue reading →

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Why I Do Review Swaps – And Why You Should Too

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Why I Do Review Swaps – And Why You Should Too by Patrick Hodges Most published authors who toil in obscurity will tell you that there’s nothing more important than reviews. But why, exactly? Well, with thousands of books released … Continue reading →

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