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Beta reading: It’s more than, “did you like it?”
“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...

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Feb 28, 20224 min read


Nail the synopsis: How to write your entire novel in a single page
“I did all the wrong things first and learned from my mistakes.” My stomach still clenches thinking about the painstaking task of writing...

julienavickasautho
Feb 3, 20223 min read


How to jumpstart your author PR in 3 easy steps
“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,...

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Jan 14, 20224 min read


The top 5 mistakes new writers make
“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...

julienavickasautho
Dec 27, 20214 min read


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

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Dec 16, 20214 min read


From manuscript to printed book: The evolution of marketing practices
“You’re just an Instagram post away from finding an ideal reader – not busting out a ballad in the public square.” Goodreads. Bookbub....

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Nov 26, 20216 min read


Drafting a query letter: How to find success pitching an agent
“Writing about your writing… is harder than the actual writing.” True or False? The hardest part of the publishing process is writing...

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Nov 12, 20213 min read


Writing romance: 5 simple rules
“By the time the bedroom door closes, the reader feels the soul, not the sheets.” “Oh, you write those kinds of books?” Yeah, I do. But...

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Oct 22, 20213 min read


Maximize your SEO: 6 strategies to optimize your blog
First Appeared on the Burning Soul Press Blog 9.21.21. “Let your words do the work for you… and bring ideal readers to your page.” You’ve...

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Sep 26, 20212 min read


How to fit writing into life: Top 5 strategies for making writing a daily reality
“If you want to be an author. Be an author.” “You’re not human, right?” “Do you sleep?” “How do you find the time?” “But don’t you...

julienavickasautho
Sep 14, 20213 min read


Social media strategy: 3 simple ways to jumpstart your author presence
First Appeared on the Burning Soul Press Blog 9.21.21 “Building a social media strategy doesn’t have to be intimidating.” You’re in...

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Sep 1, 20212 min read


Daring risks to inspire your writing
First appeared on the Burning Soul Press Blog 5.14.21 “By nature, I’m not a risk-taker.” Risk-taking. The very word itself induces a...

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May 14, 20212 min read


Normalize reinventing yourself
First appeared on the AWC Blog 3.11.21 “In high school, I was always the girl reading the book. Now I’m the woman writing them.” My alarm...

julienavickasautho
Mar 11, 20212 min read
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