Like many writers, I've spent years doing a certain writing challenge every year - however, this year is different. As with many others, I'm going my own way this year, for better or for worse, and I know that for a lot of us, it's a struggle! I, per...
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When every indie starts out, deciding on where to publish your book is one of the big questions that we ask ourselves. I'm a firm believer that, even if your first choice is a mistake, there's no mistake so big that you can't rectify, and that nothin...
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When you're just starting out with your author journey, there might be a whole slew of terminology that doesn't make sense to you. This is true for editors (what is a developmental editor anyway?), book cover design (which type of cover do I need?), ...
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For those that haven't been keeping up to date with Covers By Kristen goings-on over on Facebook, I've recently been getting into Canva templates for authors. More specifically, making themed and generic packs for authors to use on social media to he...
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If you're just starting out in your author journey, or maybe you just want to try your hand at a special edition cover for one of your projects, you might ask how to design your own book cover. Cover design is an art form that combines not only desig...
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The Full Moon Summer Sale is in full swing over on Facebook, and we're having a blast with so many sizzling discounts and giveaways! It's so simple to join in with the fun - simply head over to our Facebook group (you can find it here!) and enter the...
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Should I make my own book cover is a question that seems to pop up a lot over on Facebook, and there are definitely good reasons for people to consider making their own over going to a professional artist - the main one being the cost. For those conc...
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When you're setting up your author website, you might be a little confused as to what you need on there. Websites can be tricky to make, but they're a vital part of your marketing strategy as an indie author and help give your readers a cen...
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Book covers are, unfortunately, one of the pricier upfront costs for most self-published authors - even if you decide to buy premade book covers instead of going all out on a custom. Whilst it's absolutely possible to DIY them, it can be difficult, i...
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Rewarding but incredibly challenging, self-publishing is a writing path that I strongly advocate for. Whether you're new to the game and wondering how to self-publish, or you've been publishing for years, it can be downright tricky keeping track of e...
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Hey everyone! Today I'm going to show you how to edit one of my 3D mockups. We'll be using my brand new handcuffs mockup as an example, and if you'd like to purchase that mockup, you can find it over here on my stock website! This mockup is great to ...
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Your book’s cover is beautiful. Your editing was done to the best standard possible. You hit publish, and waited for sales to roll in. Maybe they did–maybe your pre-launch checklist had everything it needed to make sure your book hit the ground runni...
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Looking to learn more about what other authors think of self-publishing in 2024? The State of Publishing aims to discuss self-publishing woes and triumphs with indie authors from around the web, with tidbits of information to help other authors succe...
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