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“Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill your darlings .” – William...

“The algorithm changed. The platform grew. What used to work, no longer does. And as an author looking to connect with readers,...

I’m an avid reader. Like most authors, it’s only natural to want to consume words, stories, plots, and characters written by others....

“A book description on Amazon will make or break a sale, which means authors must do more than just simply copy and paste the back clover...

“Any element in the prologue that advances the story should be written in the story itself.” The most edited page of an entire...

“You are your own brand. You are selling yourself as an author just as much as you are selling your novels or stories.” Launch days are...

“ There are no other words for it. I was, quite simply, suffering from writer’s block. ” I cannot pretend that there are not already a...

“ I’m Julie Navickas. I’m an award-winning published author. The journey just started, and I have a lifetime to reach my...

“A digital press kit is a central hub for all the pertinent details about your book. It’s an easy to navigate clickable link that’ll...

“Once you decide to pursue your passion, document the struggles and successes. It’s about the journey. It’s about the growth. It’s about...

“What you think might snag a reader may turn out to just be a tiny nibble. And what you need is the hook, line, and sinker. Keep fishing...

“And with that shift, new trends are on the rise. But one thing that has not changed is the seasonal approach to the way books are...

“If you’ve played a role in my author journey, please know that I sincerely appreciate you. I’m grateful for you. And not one person goes...

Originally appeared on the Burning Soul Press Blog 4.4.22 Everyone thinks they can write a book. How hard can it be, right? You sit...

“Your mom is not a beta reader; she will not provide you with critical feedback because… well, she’s your mom!” Picture it. It’s the...

“I did all the wrong things first and learned from my mistakes.” My stomach still clenches thinking about the painstaking task of writing...

“If you’re an author looking to jumpstart your PR efforts, you’ll be well served to follow these three pieces of advice.” Back in 2006,...

“Like everything else in life, we learn from the mistakes we make. And writing is no different.” I remember the day I said, “I’m going to...

Guest Post on Trending, The Association for Women in Communications 12.16.21 “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You...

“You’re just an Instagram post away from finding an ideal reader – not busting out a ballad in the public square.” Goodreads. Bookbub....