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I Finished a Book—Now What?
What next steps do you take after finishing a book? Find out here.
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3 days ago4 min read
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Why Your Book Launch Strategy Doesn’t Have to Look Like Everyone Else’s
Launching your book doesn't have to include every strategy you read about. Learn how to customize your plan.
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Jul 164 min read
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Introducing Author Marketing Support with Inkling Author Marketing Studio
Learn about how Inkling Author Marketing Studio helps eliminate the roadblocks keeping you from reaching your readers.
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Jul 94 min read
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Connecting with Readers as an Author—Are You Speaking to Them or Just Talking at Them?
Are you speaking to your readers or just talking at them? Learn the difference and how to start meaningful conversations around your writing.
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Jul 24 min read
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Why Building an Author Platform Feels So Exhausting (And What to Do About It)
Does the word "platform" make you sick? It doesn't have to be that way. Get tips on building an author platform here.
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Jun 254 min read
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5 Author Marketing Challenges That Keep You from Your Readers (And How to Overcome Them)
Learn how to navigate the roadblocks that are keeping you from promoting your writing.
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Jun 184 min read
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Tips for Cringe-Free Author Marketing
Does author marketing make you feel exhausted and gross? Find out why it doesn't have to be that way.
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Jun 115 min read
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Writing Motivation Strategies to Build Focus and Creative Passion
You're not a bad writer. You're just unfocused.
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Jun 44 min read
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5 Revision Tips for New Writers
New to writing? Learn stress-free tips for revising your work.
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Apr 305 min read
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Finding Writing Inspiration in Unexpected Places
Need some new sources of writing inspiration? Here are some unique places to go to find ideas.
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Apr 235 min read
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5 Quick Fiction Writing Prompts to Shake Up Your Creativity This Week
Feeling stuck? These fiction writing prompts should help inspire new ideas.
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Apr 164 min read
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The Myth of the Perfect First Draft: Why Messy Writing Is a Gift
Don't despair over messy first drafts. They're the starting point for something great.
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Apr 95 min read
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How to Break the Rules of Writing (Without Breaking Your Story)
Writing rules are tools—not laws. Here’s how to break the rules of writing in a way that elevates your story and empowers your voice.
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Apr 24 min read
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How to Give Information to Readers in Fiction
Learn how to dispense information to readers in a way that keeps your story moving.
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Mar 264 min read
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Managing Time in Fiction
Learn how to efficiently & creatively manage time in your stories.
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Mar 196 min read
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Why Your Writing Matters—Even When It Feels Like No One Is Reading
It's easy to get discouraged when writing gets hard. Learn why your work matters.
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Mar 124 min read
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5 Nontraditional Ways to Write a Novel
Struggle to write a novel that fits in a template or box? You don't have to! Learn about alternative novel structures here.
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Mar 55 min read
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Do I Need a Literary Agent? Here's How to Decide
Do you need a literary agent? Find out how to decide with these tips.
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Feb 264 min read
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5 Surprising Things I Learned from Working with a Traditional Publisher
Learn about my surprising experiences working with a traditional publisher and discover what to expect.
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Jan 156 min read
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Build a Reader-Centered Writing Practice with the Ideal Reader Avatar
Learn how to create a reader-centered approach to your writing using our Ideal Reader Avatar.
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Jan 84 min read
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