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March 1, 2021

New Electronic Shorthand book coming soon

The Electronic Shorthand book came out in 2016 and, since then, people have been asking for a dictionary of abbreviations. I resisted – for five years! – because the system is based very much on the sound of words, so that depends on a person’s accent and way of speaking. However, a few encounters with …

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Published on March 01, 2021 13:23

November 16, 2017

Learn how to index your own book

Here’s a link to a free webinar I just presented on how to index a book in Word. It’s not difficult, it just takes a willingness to learn and a bit of concentration! The result will be a book that is more valuable and useful to readers – possibly resulting in more sales and more …

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Published on November 16, 2017 15:23

March 19, 2017

Goodreads for Authors Update

  Here’s a PDF download with the slidedeck from the video presentation: Goodreads for Authors 2016 Update PDF Download Send to Kindle
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Published on March 19, 2017 12:44

April 20, 2016

Traditional or Indie Publishing?

The debate over which is best – traditional or Indie publishing – has raged for years. In truth, there is no ‘best’ for everyone, it’s very individual. My friend Nancy Hendrickson is what she terms a ‘hybrid’ author – one who is both traditionally and self-published. Her experience with traditional publishers actually led her to …

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Published on April 20, 2016 16:04

March 19, 2016

Goodreads for Authors 2016 Update

  Here’s a PDF download with the slidedeck from the video presentation: Goodreads for Authors 2016 Update PDF Download Send to Kindle
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Published on March 19, 2016 12:44

November 27, 2015

Add your blog updates to your Facebook page

If you blog, you will be aware of the need to promote your posts – if you don’t promote them, they probably won’t attract many readers. One solution is to have your posts sync with your Facebook page. It’s a simple matter of signing up for NetworkedBlogs and then installing their app on …

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Published on November 27, 2015 12:22

January 25, 2015

How to improve your note-taking skills

Send to Kindle How note-taking can help you study, work, and play from Michelle Campbell-Scott Send to Kindle
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Published on January 25, 2015 14:03

January 11, 2015

Good tax news for non US-based authors

Send to Kindle   It’s not very often that I report on changes in tax law – this is a rare event! I’m delighted to announce that the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act features some very good news for non US-based authors and publishers. We no longer have to jump through the IRS hoops to …

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Published on January 11, 2015 05:42

October 8, 2014

Live interview with Tom Corson-Knowles on October 13th, 2014

I have the opportunity to interview Tom Corson-Knowles next week. Tom is a phenomenally successful author, with titles such as The Kindle Publishing Bible series, Secrets of the Six Figure Author, Rules of the Rich, and dozens more. He is also the founder of innovative Indie publishing house, TCK Publishing. At a time when so …

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Published on October 08, 2014 14:47

July 28, 2014

So why aren’t you building your list?

If you’re anything like most authors, your answer to the title of this article will be one of six choices: You think it’s too expensive You think it’s too difficult You think it will take up too much time You think the technology is too confusing You don’t want to become a salesperson You don’t …

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Published on July 28, 2014 13:24

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