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Keywords – what are they, how do you use them and some new research for KDP users!
Keywords – what are they, how do you use them and some new research for KDP users!

The latest thinking in general and exact match keywords from author Mark Brownless.

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Keywords, KDP, Self publishing, Amazon, BlogSam MissinghamMarch 8, 2020Blog, New
Whitefox creative agency
Whitefox creative agency

The Empowered Author Recommends: Publishing, strategy

Whitefox creative agency

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RecommendsSam MissinghamFebruary 17, 2020Editorial Services, Publishing servicesComment
Avoid clichés like the plague
Sam MissinghamJanuary 17, 2020
Alliance of Independent Authors
Alliance of Independent Authors

Find out about the Alliance of Independent Authors.

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Author Associations, BlogSam MissinghamJanuary 5, 2020Beginners, IntermediateComment
Latest marketing, publicity and creative round-up
Latest marketing, publicity and creative round-up

Latest best practice in book marketing, publicity and design from around the internet.

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Blog, Book Marketing, Publicity, DesignSam MissinghamJanuary 2, 2020Advanced, Beginners, Intermediate, Blog, New Comment
How we can write (and sit) smarter
How we can write (and sit) smarter

Physiotherapist and author, Mark Brownless gives his tips for avoiding back problems.

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Blog, Personal Development, WellnessSam MissinghamJanuary 2, 2020BlogComment
The Independent Perspective, by LJ Ross
The Independent Perspective, by LJ Ross

Multi-million selling indie author, LJ Ross shares her tips for successful publishing.

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Blog, Personal DevelopmentSam MissinghamJanuary 1, 2020Beginners, Author BlogComment
Tips for coping with feedback
Tips for coping with feedback

Getting feedback is an unavoidable part of being a writer. Coach, Siobhan McMillan shares her tips.

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Blog, Personal DevelopmentSam MissinghamJanuary 1, 2020Beginners, Author BlogComment
Siobhan McMillan Coaching
Siobhan McMillan Coaching

The Empowered Author Recommends: Confidence builiding, coaching, public speaking

Siobhan McMillan Coaching

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RecommendsSam MissinghamDecember 31, 2019Coaching, Confidence buildingComment
The Riff Raff
The Riff Raff

The Empowered Author Recommends: Debut author events, podcasts, mentoring and editorial services.

The Riff Raff

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RecommendsSam MissinghamSeptember 5, 2019Book Marketing, Mentoring, Editorial Services, Book EventsComment
The Pigeonhole
The Pigeonhole

The Empowered Author Recommends: Serialised online book club

The Pigeonhole

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RecommendsSam MissinghamSeptember 5, 2019Book Marketing, Book ClubComment
5 Tips for Great Author Events
5 Tips for Great Author Events

5 tips from Riff-Raff founder, Amy Baker to make your event a success.

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Author Tips, Blog, Publicity, Writing, Event MarketingSam MissinghamSeptember 3, 2019Blog, Beginners, Internediate
Let's talk about literary agents
Let's talk about literary agents

This year, though, something magical happened: I started getting requests rather than rejections.

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Blog, Publishing, Writing, Literary AgentsSam MissinghamSeptember 2, 2019Blog, Beginners, Intermediate
The Story Behind the Success of The Sewing Machine
The Story Behind the Success of The Sewing Machine

Author, Natalie Fergie talks us through the huge success of The Sewing Machine.

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Book Marketing, Publicity, Social Media Tips, WritingSam MissinghamAugust 30, 2019Blog, Intermediate, Advanced, Author Blog
Writing a killer first chapter with Emma Flint
Writing a killer first chapter with Emma Flint

Author, Emma Flint tell us which books have the best opening chapter.

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Writing, Author Tips, BlogSam MissinghamAugust 29, 2019Blog, Beginners, Intermediate, AdvancedComment
Books about book marketing
Books about book marketing

My recommended reads to improve your book marketing.

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Book MarketingSam MissinghamAugust 26, 2019Book recommendations
Five essential plugins for self-hosted WordPress author websites
Five essential plugins for self-hosted WordPress author websites

Get the most out of your Wordpress website, with these 5 plug-ins.

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Author Websites, Blog, Book MarketingSam MissinghamAugust 26, 2019Blog, Beginners, Intermediate
Simon Appleby, Bookswarm web design
Simon Appleby, Bookswarm web design

The Empowered Author Recommends: Website Designer 

Meet Simon Appleby, founder of Bookswarm.

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RecommendsSam MissinghamAugust 26, 2019Design, Web Development, WebsiteComment
13 great author websites
13 great author websites

Pick up tips for your author website from these 13 authors.

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Blog, Book Marketing, Author Tips, DesignSam MissinghamAugust 25, 2019Blog, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Author BlogComment
5 author newsletters I love
5 author newsletters I love

Contemplating launching your own newsletter? Find out what makes these 5 author newsletter so great.

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Blog, Author Newsletters, Author Tips, Audience, Book Marketing, Email MarketingSam MissinghamAugust 24, 2019Blog, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Author Blog
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