No Time to Write? 3 Tips for Busy Aspiring Authors
Don’t think you have time to write a book?
Think again!
In this article, I share 3 ways you can write your book faster … and easier!
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Here you’ll discover valuable writing and self-publishing tips as well as relevant stories and industry updates to help you write a faith-based book that amplifies your message, builds your brand, and scales your mission.
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Think again!
In this article, I share 3 ways you can write your book faster … and easier!
Read MoreYou’ve decided to become an independent (indie) author (yay!) but now you’re probably wondering exactly how to self-publish your book.
It’s never been easier to self-publish – believe me, I know, having worked in the industry since its infancy in the mid-1990s – BUT with ease of use also comes options.
And too many options often lead to information overload and overwhelm, which can stall your book’s launch into the world.
To help you cut through all the noise, I’m going to share a high-level overview of the general 5-step self-publishing process.
Read MoreIf you want to publish a book, there are lots of things you need to do, but the FIRST thing you should do is figure out which publishing method you’re going to use.
Why?
Because each method offers different pros and cons.
Read MoreEverywhere you look on the Internet, you see advertisements for how your book can reach bestseller status. My simple search for “how to become a bestsell” on both the Google and YouTube search engines resulted in a plethora of options. They included:
and many other variations.
It’s what everyone wants, right?
Read MoreLast week, I discussed the two worst times to publish your book, so I thought I’d follow that up with the best times to publish.
The best times to publish your book are going to be dependent on several different factors, but in this post I’m going to focus on the two main ones:
Read MoreDid you know that the date you publish your book plays a pivotal role in the success – or failure – of your book launch?
It’s true!
After spending months, even a year or more, writing an exceptional book and investing in a quality design, you want to make sure you release it for maximum exposure and ROI.
Timing is everything, ESPECIALLY for self-published authors.
In fact, there are 2 times you should AVOID at all costs as an indie author.
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Dalene Bickel is a ghostwriter, biographer, book coach, and speaker who helps aspiring authors successfully write, develop, and self-publish their faith-based books.