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Hybrid Publishers and Paid Publishing Services: Red Flags to Watch For

Jane Friedman

“I have no idea where my book is published.” These are just a few of the comments I’ve heard from authors sharing their experiences with the hybrid publishing companies they’ve chosen to work with. So if you’re an author starting out on your publishing journey, it’s important to know what to look out for. What royalties?

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This is How I Write a Winning Pitch Email for Websites (2024 Guide)

Elna Cain

Over on my Youtube channel, I posted a couple of videos on different websites that pay you to write. The websites I showed were paying two hundred dollars to three hundred dollars and upwards of five hundred dollars to guest post. For a brand new freelance writer, these websites can be the big break to make this dream a reality.

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5 Actionable Tips to Get Your Website Added to Google News

Neil Patel

Smart bloggers, news publishers, and digital content marketers are already tapping into this huge resource for targeted traffic and better search engine visibility. Google News is reserved for sites and blogs that publish timely, topical articles. Google News sends 6 billion clicks per month to publishers all over the world.

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The Case for Pursuing a Traditional Publishing Deal Without an Agent

Jane Friedman

Securing the services of a literary agent has long been the gold standard for authors pursuing a long and successful career in publishing. At the turn of the twentieth century, the so-called “author’s representative” emerged as the figure who would help authors cut a better deal with publishers. It’s easy to understand why.

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How Bad Publishers Hurt Authors

Jane Friedman

My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. They listed a large number of titles on their website. The publisher never answered the phone or replied to voicemail messages.

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How to Run Facebook Ads That Convert

Neil Patel

Getting traffic is easy with ad copy. Boosting your click-through rate requires improving ad copy and laser-targeting it to your audience. A great way to start is with a conversion-based Facebook ad campaign. However, if you want to be successful, you need to know how to craft Facebook ads that convert. Not so much.

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Tips for Writing, Publishing, and Promoting an E-book to Build Your Personal Brand

Credible Content

Writing and publishing e-books for personal branding. What Is E-Book Writing and Publishing? E-book writing and publishing refers to the process of creating, formatting, and distributing electronic books, also known as e-books. It undergoes editing, proofreading, and revision to ensure quality and accuracy.

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