Self Publishing Fiction

Writing one book is hard. Writing a series? That’s where most authors get stuck. Whether you’re on book one or book five, building a fiction series that keeps readers coming back — and keeps you from burning out — takes more than momentum. It takes strategy. In How to Write a Fiction Series That Sells, author coach and blurb expert Janice Lam gives you a practical, no-fluff guide to planning, pacing, and sustaining a series that works. You’ll learn how to: Map a series arc readers will follow to the end Avoid mid-series burnout and plot fatigue Create cliffhangers that convert —...

Contents: Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1937) George Samuel Clason. The Richest Man In Babylon (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1920-1924) ; James Allen. As A Man Thinketh ; James Allen. Out from the Heart ; Kahlil Gibran. The Prophet ; Sun Tzu. The Art of War ; Lao Tzu. The Tao Te Ching ; Confucius. Analects ; Benjamin Franklin. The Way to Wealth

In their 2014 best seller, Write. Publish. Repeat, authors Platt and Truant told a generation of indies the path to self-publishing success. In this long-awaited follow-up, they'll tell you what they've learned since, plus all the fiction-specific stuff they didn't include the first time around.

Finally—a book of writing advice that accounts for all of the messy, perverse, practical, and inexplicable parts of being a human who writes.

“Signs of Silence” is a powerful novella from acclaimed Kazakhstani author Nina Trox that explores the complex journey toward self-understanding and inner peace. Like a puzzle, this story slowly reveals its complete picture as you turn the last page. The protagonist Anna finds herself caught between the noise of her everyday life and the silent world of Maya, a sign language interpreter who captures her heart. Their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of post-Soviet Kazakhstan, weaving together themes of communication, belonging, and the search for authentic connection. The ...

From a young age, Marcus Aurelius has been groomed to become a protector to the royal family of the island kingdom of Iber. As he is coming into his command of “gift,”—incredible mental powers over the elements and others’ minds—he learns he has an affinity for all forms of gift. This makes him a master-mage, the first in 1200 years. It’s also an identity he must conceal since fear of the last master-mage led to war and the destruction of an entire kingdom. Marcus makes rapid progress in his training with weapons and gift, but he’s forced to grow up fast when a dark mage rises...

You’ve written your first book and you are ready to self-publish it; congratulations! Now, what steps do you need to take to self-publish? What are the best strategies? How do you ensure retailers and libraries will carry your book? Aggregating five plus years of experience in the self-publishing space, M.K. Williams has compiled the answers that you need into an easily digestible format to walk you through the publishing process.

Embark on Your Self-Publishing Adventure with Confidence and Ease! Introducing The Ultimate Self-Publishing Guide: Mastering Amazon KDP and Beyond – a comprehensive, engaging, and informative guide tailored to the needs of authors looking to navigate the self-publishing world with confidence and finesse. With a unique blend of practical knowledge and inspirational insights, this manual covers everything from manuscript preparation to marketing your book on Amazon KDP and alternative platforms. Discover the solutions to common pain points faced by authors in the self-publishing journey: ...

Melody Godfred explores concepts like authenticity, surrender, resilience, gratitude, believing in yourself, and of course, love, through 100 pairs of poems, each dedicated to a central theme. The first poem in each pair is a "thinker" poem that lights up the analytical, more literal left side of the brain, and the second poem is a companion "feeler" poem that speaks to the creative, more emotional right side of the brain. Combined, the poems electrify the mind, body, and soul through a completely unique poetry experience that inspires each of us to embrace all parts of ourselves.

★★★★★ "A mesmerizing journey through the heart of Ireland, where love blooms amidst ancient ruins and breathtaking landscapes. This tale will leave you yearning for the emerald hills and windswept shores!" — "Stephanie" In the enchanting embrace of Ireland’s rugged coastline, where emerald hills roll like waves beneath a brooding sky, Brigid McCarthy finds herself at a crossroads. Inheriting a crumbling lighthouse from her estranged grandfather, she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery that will forever change her life. After five long years of grappling with ...

Struggling to Write Blurbs for Your Novels? Many authors find writing blurbs or book descriptions difficult. Why is it so hard? Because it requires a different kind of writing than we’re familiar with. To write an effective blurb, you need to learn the art of copywriting – a skill that we tend to associate with the marketing and advertising industries. This association makes some authors uncomfortable. But copywriting can be used for good as well as evil. Blurbs & Book Descriptions presents the copywriting skills a modern author needs and shows how they can be applied to create ...

Rule #1: Never sleep with your roommate. Rule #2: Especially when he's your best friend's brother. Rule #3: Oh, who are we kidding? After a string of dating disasters that would make a therapist weep, Ghita Russo has created an ironclad rulebook for her love life. Men who kick her cat, request inappropriate photos, and throw tantrums over mini-golf have taught her that protecting her heart requires strict boundaries. The most important rule? Her best friend's ridiculously hot brother is absolutely off-limits. But when her rent skyrockets and her bestie suggests the perfect solution—...

There is a reason and purpose for everything. The manifest world is dependent on that Truth. Nothing appears until there is a cause for an appearance. When you discover your willingness to surrender and be still. You will then find everything in that stillness. An infinite totality is revealed in that silence, and you realize it's you. There is a reason this book took 19-years in the making. It has a purpose. Taken from journals, it tells a tale of a nine-day supernatural adventure in 2003. A journey about life, love, and 'the Mystery Ahead' for all of us. Cinematic Mysticism at its Best! ...

Things are scary right now. We’re all being swept along by a tidal wave of history, and it’s easy to feel helpless. But we’re not helpless: We have minds, and imaginations, and the ability to visualize other worlds and valiant struggles. And writing can be an act of resistance that reminds us that other futures and other ways of living are possible. Full of memoir, personal anecdote, and insight about how to flourish during the present emergency, Never Say You Can’t Survive is the perfect manual for creativity in unprecedented times.

Nothing about me was pretty. I had frizzy brown hair, I was too short, and the left side of my Face leaned so far to the left I could hardly see out of my left eye—like in those old cartoons when the characters are smacked with an anvil. Except mine never bounced back to normal. Yes, my Face, with a capital F, had its own name. No one would ever confuse Magnolia Holland with a supermodel—though she gets plenty of stares when she's in public. After years of homeschool to avoid bullying and ridicule from peers and strangers, Magnolia decides to take the plunge and enroll in Graceland High...

You’ve thought about self-publishing, but is it the right path for you? Find answers, insights, and pro tips in Self-Publishing: The Ins & Outs of Going Indie. Written by Judy Penz Sheluk, bestselling author of Finding Your Path to Publication and multiple mystery novels, this must-have reference book covers the nuts and bolts of self-publishing from business basics and publishing platforms to post-publication sales and marketing strategies.

One Prophecy. Two Paths. One leading to Damnation the other to Salvation… Cassandra Rodden has struggled in life. At a young age, she lost her parents in a tragic accident and was sent to be raised by her non-magical grandmother. She travels to England from her home in the United States to attend Kingshire Academy, a school for witches of all ages. This is her first year attending and she struggles to catch up with the other Level 6 witches, all while getting entangled with a prophecy, romance, and controlling the emotions that have built up inside her. Doesn’t help that the Anarchy, a ...

Learn the inner secrets of selling fiction to an ever-increasing audience of readers! Bestselling author and writing coach James Scott Bell brings you powerhouse techniques and strategies in this collection, much of which is from his popular posts at The Kill Zone blog. If you're serious about selling your fiction, Fiction Attack! is your battle plan for breakthrough.

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Ten-year-old Amelia does not like noise. From subway brakes to squeaky sneakers, she is sensitive to sound, just like her dad. Amelia has always worn noise-canceling headphones, but now that she’s going into fifth grade, her parents want her to stop wearing them. To make matters worse, she must learn to play an instrument! Or, as Amelia sees it, make noise on purpose. To help Amelia cope, her father gives her a pair of earmuffs to wear instead. Even with her new earmuffs, Amelia struggles at school…until she gets partnered with Madge in music class.