18 Years to Publication: Never Give Up!
Guest Post By Author Diana Rubino My story will inspire you to push on if nothing else will. It’s unique because I’m probably the longest aspiring author to be published,…
Publishing
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How to Find a Great Editor and a Guide for Vetting Them
If you’ve read the story behind Books Uplift, you understand why I require an editor for my work. I believe it’s essential not only to have critique partners, beta readers,…
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How Writing Can Change Your Life
Everyone has a story about a life-changing book. Something they opened at the right time and in that reading, everything changed. Fiction or non-fiction, adult or youth genre, it happens…
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How To Handle Criticism Like A Pro
Criticism is never easy to take or deliver. However, criticism often gets a bad rap. There are several good aspects to criticism that uplift the receiver and guide them in…
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Is It Worth an Author’s Time to Guest Post?
Time is precious. If you’re an author, you know how true this statement is. You work for free for hours, months, and years, until hopefully someone decides your product is…
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Stress-Free Negotiating
Negotiating is essential in any writing agreement. A book contract, freelance gig, and all publishing projects should include a formal agreement, ensuring both parties fully understand the expectations and outcomes….
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How to Choose the “Write” Coach for You
Coaching is a fast-growing occupation, and there are numerous coaches to choose from in all industries. This can be a challenge for anyone seeking to invest time and money in…
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The Author’s Guide to Doing Things Differently Along the Publishing Path.
Social media and publicity are integral to building an author’s platform. But is that true? Now, I know my publicist, editor, podcaster, and author friends are cringing at the suggestion….
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Prioritizing the Joy of Writing Over Everything Else
It seems everywhere you turn, there are expectations heaped upon you. Those from family, friends, colleagues, and community, and you also have high expectations heaped on yourself to be better,…
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800 Words or Less About Writing
Guest Post by Randy Lyman, The Purpose-Driven Leader “Write a book,” they said. “It will be fun,” they said. Haaaa! I had considered writing my first book for almost twenty…
