Tag: author
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Why my inbox thinks I’m a literary genius… but my sales don’t
Let’s be honest: every indie author — no matter how proudly “independent” we claim to be — has, at some point, fantasized about that magical email.You know the one. Subject: Congratulations! We want to represent you! Most of us wake up expecting this life-changing message from a publisher or literary agent… and what do we actually find in our…
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Can an Author Succeed Today Without Social Media?
To be or, not to be – It’s a question every new author wrestles with today, and I cover it thoroughly in my book The Modern Author’s Playbook. Notice how I brought up the topic and introduced my book organically? That’s marketing too — subtle, honest, and effective. You don’t need loud promotions; you just need what…
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To Be or Not To Be: The Indie Author’s Dilemma
There comes a time in every indie author’s life when they must face a defining question. It is, in many ways, a perfect example of the timeless puzzle William Shakespeare so powerfully captured: “To be, or not to be.” For writers, however, the question often becomes: to wait, or not to wait? Should one patiently…
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The Mirage of Facebook Book Promotion Groups – And the Way Forward for Indie Authors
Image source – Gemini In today’s self-publishing world, Facebook is flooded with thousands of book promotion groups claiming to offer visibility, readers, and even reviews for indie authors. On the surface, these groups seem like a goldmine—a place where writers can share their work with a targeted audience and build a community of readers. But…
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The Silent Pages: Why Indie Authors Must Keep Writing, Even When Sales Don’t Come
Becoming an indie author is a bold, creative journey. It’s a path forged by passion, grit, and an undeniable love for storytelling. But let’s be honest: for many, it’s also a quiet road—one where book sales trickle in slowly, if at all. You launch your work, hit “publish,” and then… nothing. The silence can be…
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Interview with Bill Kilpack III
Honoured to be interviewed by W.D. Kilpack III for his website : W.D. Kilpack III is an award-winning and critically acclaimed internationally published writer, with works appearing in print, online, radio and television, starting with his first publication credit at the age of nine, when he wrote an award-winning poem. As an adult, his first…
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Author to Author with Nishtha Shrivastava
In conversation with Author Nishtha Shrivastava: Miss India Shining star 2020, Miss India Vivacious 2020, Amazon’s bestselling Author, “Rakshabandhan- The fading bonds of faith”. She is a young, dynamic 25 years old girl who walks independently in every phase of life. Nishtha works in a well known IT company in India and is a literature…