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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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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 to Write a Social Media Essay

Grammarly

As a current student, it’s almost guaranteed you use social media in some way. It’s also quite likely you’ll write a social media essay at some point in your academic career. Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly What is a social media essay?

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I wrote and published a Kindle book in one weekend, with GPT-4.

Nick Ursborne

I’ve been using GPT as a brainstorming buddy, a research assistant, a first draft copy and content writer, a social media writer… and more. This time I asked GPT-4 to write me a 40-page Kindle book I could publish on Amazon. The book was published on Sunday evening. Honestly, it’s incredibly good.

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20 Benefits of Publishing a Blog Post Every Day

Credible Content

20 benefits of publishing a blog post every day. Publishing daily demonstrates valuable and fresh content, positively impacting search rankings. Active websites receive more backlinks, social shares, and mentions, boosting search rankings. Consistent publishing builds audience loyalty and increases repeat visits.

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Harnessing the Power of TikTok: From Self-Published to Traditionally Published Author

Jane Friedman

Likewise, publishing independently sounds like a confusing marathon without any guarantee of actual sales. I decided to publish the book independently so that Gidon’s dream would come true while he could enjoy it. The accepted wisdom is that it is tough and exceedingly rare for an indie writer to cross into traditional publishing.

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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. Marketing and Promotion Effective marketing and promotion play a vital role in e-book publishing.

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