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Yeah, just the other day, just yesterday actually, I did a book signing event with several other authors at a local bookstore, The Last Word Bookstore at Savage Mill. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AVSXB #indieauthors #marketing #printbooks #selfpublishing #SelfPublishing #SupportIndieBookstores #BookSigning #GoodBook #LocalBookstore #WorkSmarter

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One hundred words. How do you tell a whole story in exactly one hundred words? Find out what I had to say. https://ow.ly/i4Z850Rl5pw #MicroFiction #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #CreativeWriting #blog

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I've got a new article up on the blog about ways to get started writing when you feel stuck and tips for keeping yourself fed while you do it! https://wix.to/enJQeee #newblogpost #writingpractices #getunstuck #healthywritinghabits #writers #dissertationwriters

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If you use an author services company, they’ll provide a formula for determining the suggested retail price. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AWh4q #selfpublishing #indiepublishing #IndiePublishing #fundraiser #howto #guide #series #dystonia #Fundraiser

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Charles Grosel shares the real scoop about the time it takes to ghostwrite a book: "It depends on the book's length and complexity, the author's involvement, and the work and revisions required at any given step, which may generate another round of sub-steps." He says, "In general, writing a 50,000 word manuscript (about 200 pages), takes anywhere from nine months to a year or more—and then the publishing phase begins." Learn more details about the process! Read his blog, "Who Ya Gonna Call? Ghostwriters!" on our website: https://lnkd.in/dRRUX93A #peacockproudpress #ghostwriters #bookeditor #bookediting #independentpublisher #publishers #bookpublisher #globalpublishers #indiepublisher #publishersofinstagram #bookpublishers #copyediting #copyeditor #proofread #proofreading #proofreader

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In editing, many things are not always clear-cut! In part two of the battle between descriptivism and prescriptivism, discover how understanding both can sharpen your editing skills and boost clarity; https://zurl.co/WbI8 #Copyediting #Usage #Writing #Language #Descriptivism #Prescriptivism #Editing #RightTouchEditing

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This Globe editorial gets it right at the end — a copyright exception for AI training would be terrible policy — but wishy-washes through most of the standard anti-copyright, anti-artist gibble-gabble to get there. There is nothing wrong with paying suppliers for the supply of materials used... ever.... even in a research or educational context. As a society, we have generally agreed to pay people for their work. No? What am I missing? Exceptions to the exclusive rights of artists and professional creators should NEVER apply to large-scale uses. That way leads to zero social benefit (where are all the free textbooks we were promised?), and only market destruction. And professional tech apologist Michael Geist's point about competition is not "excellent." It's an intentionally deceptive Big Tech talking point that's been used again and again over the last twenty years to excuse the pillaging of intellectual property. "If you don't let the Googles and Microsofts of the world grab everything they want for free, only Google and Microsoft will be able to afford to license that material." That's an argument AGAINST competition; not for it. When are our lawmakers and regulators (and editorial boards) going to stop listening to the self-interested mouthpieces for Silicon Valley, and actually support Canadian workers? François-Philippe Champagne Pascale St-Onge https://lnkd.in/g3Kz_A2d

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As with any product for purchase, pricing your book correctly is important to get right from the start. How much you can expect in royalties will be one of many important factors in the pricing process. In this blog post, industry expert Eric Van Der Hope breaks down the pricing process into easy-to-digest parts. He shares his wealth of experience on topics such as what to consider (or not) in the pricing process, royalty rates, and even how to calculate your Amazon KDP. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eDSp_tUT #peacockproudpress #ghostwriters #bookeditor #independentpublisher

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When is it acceptable to not spell out abbreviations that do not appear in the dictionary? Unsurprisingly, the answer is ambiguous! https://zurl.co/C7qL #Usage #Grammar #Language #Abbreviations #Writing #Editing #CopyEditing

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The question is, as it’s always been, are the human-made changes to the AI-generated work transformative? Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AR9uq #copyright #ai #notes #WritersJournal #journal

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Speaker 1 discusses their progress in lifting a four-pound weight, something they couldn't do six months or even two months ago. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AUsOC #marketing #authors #publishing #visibility #healthandwellness

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I am thrilled to share that Factual is now open for business! Factual is my new agency centered on fact-checking. (You may also be wondering: do any of those exist? The answer is... no!) Here's how it works: Factual help nonfiction authors, podcasters, documentary film makers and storytellers find a vetted, high-quality fact-checker within Factual's system. Factual, in turn, helps a talented pool of fact-checkers diversify their services and find more work. If you head up journalism education programs, know that Factual is also available for speaking engagements and workshops. If you've never worked with a fact-checker before for an intensive project, the agency also handles consultations. Learn more at www.factual.work! (And if you missed Nieman Storyboard's coverage of us, check that out too: https://lnkd.in/gqiMx9HS) The challenge with launching any new business is increasing brand awareness and visibility - I'd so appreciate if you gave this post a like or a share!

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Is your manuscript ready for the world? My latest blog post breaks down the 4 key stages of book editing (and when you need each one), including: ️• How to spot a trustworthy editor (avoid shady characters!) ️• The editing timeline (is there overlap?) • Acceptable error rates (so you know what to expect) Ready to level up your editing game? Get your manuscript shining like a diamond. ✨ Read the full post and conquer the book editing process like a pro! #bookediting #writingcommunity #authorlife #amwriting #bookstagram #writersofinstagram #selfpublishing #booktok #indieauthors

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“Around the time my third or fourth book released, in much the same way a business expands to more employees, my author business began expanding more quickly too.” Yes. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AVpQR #marketing #authors #publishing #visibility #healthandwellness

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