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Writing Techniques
5 Tips on Writing a Standout Self-Published Book From Someone Who's Read Hundreds of Them
By AJ Wells
Jan 6, 2021
Self-Publishing
4 Tips for Transitioning From Self-Publishing to Traditional Publishing: How I Found Writing Success After a DIY Start
By Robert McCaw
Oct 12, 2020
Children's
Zetta Elliott on Starting Her Own Imprint & Character Development in Children's Fiction
By Jess Zafarris
Sep 5, 2018
Writing Articles
7 Ways to Turbocharge Your Ebook Marketing
By Guest Column
Sep 3, 2018
Publishing Insights
The Self-Publishing Path: It’s Often Anything But “Self”
By Jane Friedman
Aug 28, 2018
Publishing Insights
How To Design a Professional Ebook for Free
By Guest Column
Jun 21, 2018
Self Publishing
Finding the Right Publishing Path for Your Book
By Sue Johnson
Oct 27, 2017
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
Self-Published Authors: Here’s What You Need to Know About Book Cover Design
By Baihley Gentry
Mar 10, 2017
Publishing Insights
Understanding Crowdfunding as a Self-Publishing Option, Part 2
By Guest Column
Mar 2, 2017
Publishing Insights
Understanding Crowdfunding as a Self-Publishing Option, Part 1
By Guest Column
Mar 1, 2017
Publishing Insights
How an Indie Author Landed a Traditional Book Deal
By Guest Column
Feb 9, 2017
Self Publishing
The Lie I Told Myself About Self-Publishing
By Guest Column
Nov 15, 2016
Build My Platform
5 Things Writers Should Know About Wattpad & the Future of Publishing
By Ben Sobieck
Apr 6, 2020
Choosing a Publishing Service
10 Things Every Writer Should Know About Amazon Publishing
By Guest Column
Oct 7, 2016
Self Publishing
Don’t Be Afraid of Indie Publishing
By Guest Column
Oct 6, 2016
Self Publishing
What is Hybrid Publishing? Here Are 4 Things All Writers Should Know
By Brian A. Klems
Aug 11, 2016
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
When Authors Become Publishers: Creating a DIY Literary Anthology
By James Duncan
Feb 4, 2014
How to Publish a Book, Get Published
How to Build Your Author Platform
By WinterThielen
Oct 25, 2012
How to Publish a Book, Get Published
5 Steps to Book Publishing
By WinterThielen
Oct 25, 2012
How to Publish a Book, Get Published
Writer's Digest Mark of Quality
By WinterThielen
Oct 25, 2012
How to Publish a Book, Get Published
Improve Your Craft and Get Published
By WinterThielen
Oct 21, 2012
What's New
Logos, Brands, and Does It Really Matter?
By Phil Sexton
Jul 6, 2012
What's New
Do You Need a Publisher Anymore? Hachette and J.A. Konrath Duke It Out
By WinterThielen
Dec 21, 2011
Humor & Comedy Writing
The Downside to DIY Publishing
By Steve Almond
Oct 24, 2011