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Category Archives: Indie author advice
How to Keep Moving Forward When the Days Get Tough
Tough days are part of the journey, but they don’t define your path. Learn how to refresh your mindset, restart with renewed energy, and maintain forward momentum in your work. Every step forward counts—keep going, and you’ll reach your goals.
Writing Fiction Full-Time: How to Turn Your Stories into a Steady Income Stream
Think writing fiction can’t pay the bills? Think again. Discover how one indie author built a sustainable full-time income through strategic writing, marketing, and reader engagement—and how you can too. Learn proven tactics to turn your passion into profit.
Author Branding and Politics: How to Be Intentional and Protect Your Platform
Should authors incorporate politics into their brand? This post explores the risks and rewards of aligning your author brand with political views and offers strategies for being intentional, separating your worlds, and protecting your writing focus.
Do we need commas before names?
“Do you need a comma before someone’s name in sentences like ‘Hi, Bob’ or ‘In a minute, Bob’? This blog and video dive into the use of vocative commas, explaining when and why they’re necessary. We’ll break down common examples like ‘Kick, Bob’ vs. ‘Kick Bob’ to clear up any confusion. No need to worry about grammar jargon – we’ll make it simple and easy to understand. Plus, stay tuned for a future post covering commas with names in a different context, like ‘my sister Fran’ vs. ‘my sister, Fran.’ Watch now to master your commas!”
Marketing for Indie Authors: How to Make Your Book a Guiding Light for Readers
Marketing isn’t a distraction from your writing—it’s an essential part of connecting with readers. Discover how indie authors can embrace the Marketing Mindset, blending creativity and promotion to make their books a guiding light for potential readers.
Master Your Time: 7 Powerful Productivity Tips for Authors
Struggling to meet deadlines or manage multiple projects as an author? Discover seven powerful productivity hacks, from time-blocking to the Pomodoro Technique, that can help you take control of your writing routine and achieve more with less stress.
How to Ensure Your Book Keeps Readers Engaged: The One Question for Beta Readers
Beta readers can be invaluable in shaping your manuscript, but you don’t need to overwhelm them with a lengthy questionnaire. Discover the one crucial question that will help you keep readers engaged and turn your book into a page-turner.
The Secret to Better Writing? Stop Multitasking and Start Focusing
Multitasking may seem like a productivity booster, but for authors, it often leads to lower-quality work. Discover how focused productivity, single-tasking, and time blocking can enhance your writing output and help you achieve extraordinary results.
How to Boost Your Writing Productivity with Better Exercise and Nutrition
Indie authors often struggle to balance writing with health, leading to burnout and decreased productivity. This post explores the importance of incorporating exercise and nutrition into your routine to enhance creativity, stamina, and overall well-being.
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