Four Ways Lulu Brings Books Directly to Your Readers
From crowdfunding support to the Direct Buy Button, Lulu.com offers several options for authors interested in direct sales.
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In the age of AI, email scams targeting authors have become harder to spot. The Alliance of Independent Authors shares advice for recognizing fake offers and resources for protecting your business.
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Issue #58 - Building Your Author Business Your Own Way
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Your weekly roundup of IAM headlines you may have missed, upcoming IAT events and webinars, and the latest news from the independent publishing world.
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Distilling a novel into a few paragraphs is a challenging art form to master. But following a simple, four-part structure can help you draft the perfect blurb for your book, no matter the genre.
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