Thinking of hiring a book marketer? Watch this first. Most “marketing professionals” never read your book, and why you must be the captain of your own marketing ship, even when you hire help.

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Rejection has been my ultimate teacher. Here is what rejection taught me about ambition on the path to writing and publishing my novel, IKONA.

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Scammers are impersonating real literary agents and real publishers, and the names even pass a Google search. The giveaway? Gmail addresses.

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Watch the full episode for fake agents, hybrid upsell traps, and how to vet any publisher before you pay.

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Could your book be outdated before it reaches readers? Pharice Brown reveals how self-publishing’s endless tasks can stall a launch and why a faster process may keep your ideas relevant. How long can your message wait? #SelfPublishing #BookPublishing #AuthorTips #WritingTips #Publishing #BookWriting

A wake-up call for authors (especially women) who say yes to everything except their own book. If your goals keep sliding to "someday," this is your reminder to book the appointment.

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Flowy, flowery prose isn't the only way to write a book. Judith Briles and Deb Eckerling share how one editor's comment ("you're a punchy writer") changed how she approaches every page.

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Your unwritten book could surprise you. Pharice Brown says: write before judging. A short draft may become a series but fear and publishing doubts can keep your story stuck. Start today! #WriteABook #BookWriting #AuthorTips #WritingCoach #SelfPublishing #AuthorJourney

Judith Briles and Debra Eckerling open up about the toxic clients they both walked away from — even when real money was on the line — and the surprising thing that happened right after.

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What’s a strong verb swap you’ve made in your recent work? Let me know in the comments! 👇
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Every author needs to hear: you have to know your story before you're ready for feedback.

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Judith Briles and Jules Marie explore why authors should think carefully about AI, writing style, intellectual property, and author rights.

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