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50 Days until 50: Day 10

June 19, 2020 Juneteenth To celebrate Juneteenth, support black owned businesses. I’m listing a few in this blog. These businesses are local to the Cleveland, Ohio area. Squash the Beef offers delicious vegan comfort food and catering. Squashthebeef.com The Whatknot … Continue reading

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The publishing process: Bookstores are the worst place to sell books

It’s the dream of every author and publisher to see their books in a bookstore. To have your work carried by a bookstore chain is prestigious but how is it for book sales?Ironically bookstores aren’t the best places to sell … Continue reading

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The publishing process: How to support an author

Writing a book is a labor of love. Having no one acknowledge the fruits of your labor sucks. Getting your work out to the public is the hardest thing for a new author. If you know someone who has written … Continue reading

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The game has changed and I don’t want to play

When I first started writing and publishing books, the indication of a books success relied upon trade reviews, a few book signings in popular bookstores and maybe a mention on the best sellers list. If you made it on Book … Continue reading

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The publishing process: Book reviews

An important part of the publishing process is the book review. Book reviews can: increase book sales generate free advertising provide feedback on the books content help the book reach a wider audience There are a few types of book … Continue reading

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The publishing process: How long?

One of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding book publishing is: How long will it take to get my book published? Well, the short answer is it could take a year to a year and a half depending … Continue reading

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Anti-social on social media

I thought that since I am kind of shy, awkward, and not comfortable in real life social situations, that social media marketing would be right up my alley to help me sell my book, but I have found that the … Continue reading

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