Posts tagged self-publishing
Book Marketing Has No Rules
Book Marketing Has No Rules

After five books, I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to marketing, but I do it anyways and sometimes it works out. Here’s how I’ve marketed my three self-published books so far to varying degrees of success and failure. 

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The Story of How to Survive a Ghost Story
The Story of How to Survive a Ghost Story

The story of how the YA paranormal comedy novel "How to Survive a Ghost Story" was developed from the initial novel inspiration to the self-publishing process.

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Why You Should Shop at Indie Bookstores
Why You Should Shop at Indie Bookstores

As both a reader and an author, I love indie bookstores. There’s such a unique charm to each individual one I visit and every time I walk through the doors, I can feel the love and devotion to novels.

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Why I Chose to Self-Publish
Why I Chose to Self-Publish

One year ago, my first book How to Survive a Ghost Story was published. One year ago was also when I vowed to never self-publish again because good lord self-publishing is tough.

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