Monthly Archives: January 2018

Indie Publishing News

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Anna Dobritt

Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio:
hat Amazon’s Mysterious 50% Royalty ‘Error’ Says About Self-Publishing Adam Rowe   Pictured: a self-publisher, books. Not in that order. Authors using Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon’s  e-book publishing unit, were given a shock when they…

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#MotownWriters: 2018 Book Industry Predictions: Are Indie Authors Losing their Independence? via #Smashwords

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Anna Dobritt

Originally posted on Motown Writers Network . . . Michigan Literary Network:
Welcome to my annual publishing predictions post where I prognosticate about the future and share my views on the state of the indie nation. Each year around this time I polish…

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A First Draft Is Always a Tell-All

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Anna Dobritt

Originally posted on Meg Dowell:
We’re all familiar with the cliche yet essential piece of advice all writing instructors dish out on the first day of class: “Show, don’t tell.” This is, of course, a very simple way to get…

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Who Else: Writing Secondary and Minor Characters

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Anna Dobritt

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Morgan S. Hazelwood ? Who Else Is There? Writers know all about our main character–they’re the focus of our story. Often, the story is told in their voice. But what about everyone…

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Writing Tip — 25

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Anna Dobritt

Sidling through the densely packed words, you close in on your target, red pen or delete button at hand. You know you can’t hesitate when you take out the target. The word you aim for must go! DELETE! Another unnecessary … Continue reading →

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Writing Quotes — Terry Pratchett

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Anna Dobritt
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#MotownWriters: Why Indie Authors Must Embrace Change An Indie Author Manifesto for the New Year

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Anna Dobritt

Originally posted on Motown Writers Network . . . Michigan Literary Network:
This past November, I was among the many indie authors disrupted by the news that Pronoun was shutting down. If you aren’t familiar with it, Pronoun was an ebook distributor run…

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Digital Reading Benefits

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Anna Dobritt

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
This is a guest post by Kathleen Ramirez, a Millennial with a passion for all things digital. Digital Reading Benefits Infographic: Sharp USA For many Millennials, paper reading is as good as dead. Digital…

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Review of Lulu’s Printing Service

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Anna Dobritt

Originally posted on Diana Tibert:
With this ever-changing publishing world, it’s good to explore other options before the need arises. I feel this way about paperback printing services now that CreateSpace seems to be going the way of the megafauna.…

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The Cons Of Traditional Publishing

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Anna Dobritt
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