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I’ve never been one to jump on any bandwagon. I like to move slow and deliberate, and wait for all the hype to fall away and allow room on the …

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Take a Cruise on a Tall Ship

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Does seven nights aboard a five-masted schooner sound like a fun adventure to you? What if it has all the same luxurious accommodations and amenities as any other modern cruise …

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What is SEO? And why does an Author need to know about it?

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Y’all know that when it comes to tech stuff, I’m not the sharpest hook in the tackle box. Just figuring out the Facebook was a challenge. My dad always said, …

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The Importance of A Writing Schedule

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I’m a scheduler. I schedule everything. It’s been such an ingrained part of my daily life for so long, it’s hard not to. I know that might seem strange to …

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Finding Time To Write

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Between careers, kids, spouses, and other responsibilities, many writers find it difficult to carve out time to write. Then there are interruptions. Just when you’re getting into your groove, little …

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Why Do You Write? Business or Hobby?

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In Writing, Are You a Hobbyest or a Business Person? In a number of discussion forums and blogs, I’ve seen this topic come up. It amazes me how many writers …

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So You Want To Be An Author?

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For all you folks wondering if your dream of being an author can ever come true. Yes, it can! But, dreaming about it won’t do it. You must act. Ben …

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The High Cost of Self Publishing

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The high cost isn’t in the money you spend before publishing. The high cost is in the money you don’t spend. Don’t Rush To Get Publishing Too often, a writer …

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A Successful Book Launch With Zero Advertising

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Get Your Book Noticed You’ve finished writing weeks ago, maybe months. You’ve worked hard editing and finally have your new novel just the way you want it. You send it …

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Self-Editing For Dummies (Like Me)

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The bane of any writers existence. You just typed “The End” and now it’s time to edit your masterpiece. Here’s a very simple way to do a complete run through …

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