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INTERVIEW WITH LYNN THOMAS, AUTHOR OF THE CURRENT #2 BEST SELLING EBOOK ONLINE by Richard Hoy

Published on July 18, 2001

What does it take to be a best selling e-author? I know you’ll learn a lot…

DISTRIBUTING SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS by Richard Hoy

Published on July 11, 2001

This week I’d like to discuss the trials and tribulations of distributing self-published books. There is…

SELLING BOOKS BY EMAIL By Richard Hoy

Published on June 20, 2001

Okay…so if you’ve been reading my columns so far, you understand how to define your market,…

Selling Your Print On Demand Book To Bookstores by Angela Hoy

Published on May 2, 2001

During the past month, I've received dozens of emails from concerned authors who have heard rumors that bookstores won't sell their print on demand (POD) books. While this may be true in some cases, it's certainly not the standard. And, these rumors shouldn't discourage you at all from self-publishing your book through affordable print on demand publishing. …

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POD Secrets Revealed!

SELF-PUBLISHING IN 2021? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?

UPDATED: 03/04/2021 EDITOR’S NOTE: Please also see the Self-Publishing Price Comparison HERE. Considering self-publishing? Are you wondering how many books you will need to sell to recoup your investment? LISTED IN ORDER …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED: Book Contests for a Publisher’s Authors? Pppfffttt!!! By Angela Hoy

Playing on an author’s vanity is one of the most common marketing ploys used in the publishing services industry. From promises of wealth and fame to ridiculous “your book can …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED: “Free Publishing Guides” Are Used To Harvest Your Email Address, Phone Number, And More!

When I see the words “free publishing guide,” I think somebody is going to send me a free ebook that is an actual, factual, non-biased guide about the publishing industry, …
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RIDICULOUS RED TAPE!! When POD Publishers Charge WAY Too Much to Make Changes, and Take WAY Too Long to Make Them! by Angela Hoy

We often hear from authors who are upset with their current POD Publisher. One in particular is currently moving his AuthorHouse book to BookLocker, which is never a surprise. We …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED! – “100% Royalties?!” Don’t Be Fooled! By Angela Hoy

What are royalties? According to the I.R.S.: “Royalties from copyrights on literary, musical, or artistic works, and similar property, or from patents on inventions, are amounts paid to you for …
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P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: “Free” P.O.D. Services Can Be Very Expensive!

PRICES WERE UPDATED IN THIS ARTICLE ON 7/13/17 NOTE: BookLocker.com offers a D.I.Y. option that costs $78. That includes the cost of the print proof (the first printed, bound copy …
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P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: Ridiculous Contract Clauses!

This week, we’re going to show you why reading contracts is imperative when considering a P.O.D. publisher. Did you know… 1. AUTHORHOUSE OWNS YOUR PRODUCTION FILES…AND SO DOES ALMOST EVERYBODY …
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  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Writers – by Jane Fazackarley

    June 24, 2022 6:03 pm

    By: Brian Whiddon - Managing Editor

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    While many writers are skeptical of AI's usefulness, others find it a valuable asset for their writing. Read more →

    For writers, there’s nothing worse than staring at a blank page. And, if you’re looking to get your writing juices flowing again, then help is at hand. From writing blog posts, to crafting fiction scenes, there are Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools to assist you with all areas of your work.

    Let’s look at some general AI tools.

    AI for non-fiction work

    Different AI writing tools are appearing all over the Internet. While many people are skeptical of their usefulness, others find them a valuable asset for their writing. One of the most popular is Jasper, which works on a monthly subscription basis. With Jasper, users get 50 templates, including blog writing, copywriting, content rephrasing, e-commerce descriptions, and creative writing tools. Subscriptions start at $29.99 a month. However, writers can test it out with a free five-day trial. Jasper also offers several free resources, including Agency, SEO, web copy courses, and a Facebook group.

    Like Jasper, WordHero provides multiple writing templates. Some worth highlighting include its tone changer, sentence expander, and blog writing features. Additionally, WordHero is a great marketing tool. Many writers find it difficult to sell themselves but, with cold email, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and social media bios, every writer can get a boost with their promotional efforts. WordHero costs $29 monthly if paid as an annual fee. However, it’s worth looking out for its special offers on AppSumo for significant cost savings.

    Finally, Rytr is becoming a favorite among writers, with companies like Ikea, Pfizer, and Adidas using it. Although it has fewer use cases than other AI tools, it’s one of the best in terms of value. Rytr offers a free monthly plan allowing writers to generate up to 5,000 words a month. In addition, saver and unlimited plans are available, and priced at $9 and $29 a month, respectively.

    AI for Fiction writers

    Although the tools in the first section all offer creative templates, there are not many AI tools dedicated to the fiction genre.

    One tool I discovered recently is Sudo Write. It’s available for $20 a month, and gives fiction writers a basic screen to focus on their writing. Aside from that, it provides features for many areas writers struggle with. For instance, if you’re struggling to get started, use the ‘brainstorm’ feature’ for character names, convincing world-building, plot points, descriptions, and more. Sudo Write also assists with Rewrites, Plot twists, and Poetry. And, if you get stuck, you can choose the ‘wormhole’ option, and let Sudo Write make suggestions for you.

    AI Rewriting tools

    Writers all have those moments when they look at a sentence, and know it doesn’t sound right. However, that needn’t be a problem. By using AI tools, you can transform your work, and move on to the next stage of your writing.

    The first tool is QuillBot. Its primary function is as a paraphraser. However, it offers summarizing, citation generation, and grammar/plagiarism checkers, too. There is a free option but, to get the most from QuillBot, there’s a premium plan starting at $8.33 a month.

    Next, WordTune has free and premium accounts, and rewrites sentences in the editor or in documents. As well as rewriting, users can expand and shorten sentences, or choose from a casual or formal tone. Free users can rewrite up to twenty sentences a day and there’s a Chrome plugin available for ease of use.

    Finally, you can rewrite up to 400 words twice a day with Neil Patel’s free paragraph rewriter, which is in beta.

    AI isn’t there to do your job as a writer for you. However, numerous tools are available that stop you from staring at a blank page. Whether you’re a fiction writer, non-fiction writer, or just looking for some help reworking sentences, the above tools are a helpful aid for today’s writers.

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    Jane Fazackarley is a freelance business writer specializing in creating content for the B2B, Cryptocurrency, and digital marketing sectors. She’s also a fiction writer and her debut novel Then he Left me is available on Amazon.

     

     

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    90+ DAYS OF PROMOTING YOUR BOOK ONLINE: Your Book's Daily Marketing Plan by Angela Hoy and Richard Hoy

    Promoting your book online should be considered at least a part-time job. Highly successful authors spend more time promoting a book than they do writing it - a lot more.

    We know what you're thinking. You're an author, not a marketer. Not to worry! We have more than a decade of successful online book selling experience under our belts and we're going to teach you how to promote your book effectively online...and almost all of our techniques are FREE!

    Online book promotion is not only simple but, if you have a step-by-step, day-to-day marketing plan (this book!), it can also be a very artistic endeavor, which makes it fun for creative folks like you!

    Yes, online book promoting can be EASY and FUN! Let us show you how, from Day 1 through Day 90...and beyond!

     

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    So, You Wanna Be a Ghostwriter - How To Make Money Writing Without a Byline


    Many freelance writers find it difficult to break into the publishing world. What they don't know, however, is that there's a faster and easier way to see their words in print. It's called ghostwriting, and it's an extremely lucrative, fun, and challenging career.

    But how do you get started as a ghostwriter? How do you find new clients who will pay you to write their material? How do you charge? And what kind of contracts do you need to succeed? All these questions and more are answered in So, You Wanna Be a Ghostwriter...How to Make Money Writing Without a Byline.

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