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A publishing professional used his platform to bully and threaten the careers of any indie author who dared use an AI book cover. The furor over AI images (and the lack of understanding of how they are created) has caused actual harm. This video is all about this one guy, how he is reflective of a greater problem, and a scathing rebuttal for this bullying of authors in general.

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Indie authors looking to grow their mailing list and sell books direct can choose between StoryOrigin and Bookfunnel. But which one is best? Which one is most worth the money? The full video breaks it down for novel authors.

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When self-published and independent authors want to build their mailing list, sell ebooks, and easily deliver beta-reader and ARC copies of their book, they have two main options: StoryOrigin and BookFunnel. The two have a lot of similarities, so which one is best for you? This video examines the similarities and differences between the two sites.

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Booksirens and why authors need ARC readers for their book launch

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Booksirens is a site dedicated to connecting ARC readers and indie authors who are publishing fiction and memoirs. What is it like to submit your novel to Booksirens and is it for you and your next book release? I break down the pros and cons.

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Self-published authors have a lot of upfront expenses. A book editor is one of them. Are editors necessary? You might be surprised...

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A ghostwriter doesn't have to write your book from start to finish. Many authors start their book but need help finishing it. This video is about what to look for in a ghostwriter when you only need PART of your book written, what the process is like, and if there are any ethical concerns about ghostwriters for fiction.

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Nonfiction ebooks are a great tool to build your audience, but you're not a writer. You can hire a ghostwriter, buy a premade book, or... Let AI write your nonfiction book. BookBud AI will do just that. But is it any good? I'll walk you through and let you know.

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New authors can struggle with whether to believe bad reviews for their books. Whose advice matters? Is this a hater? Or is this unwelcome advice for authors something you should be looking closely at, using it to improve? This video examines the criteria for whether a person's advice or critique of your book should be taken to heart or taken with a grain of salt.

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There's a lot of advice out there about how to quit your day job and write full time. But what if you don't want that? This video tells you two things: don't quit writing AND don't quit your day job. You can do both, and do them both well. Contrary to popular opinion, you can be a full time writer with a job.

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Plagiarism is a problem so common now that many people don't even understand why it's wrong. This video explains the short- and long-term consequences of plagiarism as well as explaining why it isn't just bad... it's immoral.

Sources:
Gibson, B. (2018). The indelible mark of plagiarism: Why is it so difficult to make it stop? University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review, 41(1), art. 1. Retrieved from https://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2026&context=lawreview

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There are many OPTIONAL costs to becoming an independent author, costs that depend on what you can do for yourself and how you value your time. This video talks about costs other than editing and cover art that you may consider. It also talks about different places to find professionals to help you.

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I can admit when I'm wrong. This video is correcting some advice I gave in a previous video and running down how my Amazon book advertising worked out (or didn't) and how my amazon book strategy is changing.

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You might be googling how to get over writer's block when you should be focused on how to heal your depression. For writers, depression and anxiety are common, especially now with all the mess going on. This video is about how to use different types of writing to help heal your depression.

Note: I am not a counselor or mental health professional There is no medical advice in this video.

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When you're a new writer, you get bombarded with self-publishing scams and pitches for vanity presses. As a long-time editor and a self-published author myself, I've compiled the top five services I view as a waste of money so you can avoid them.

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The key to a good book is having characters who are memorable and likeable. But what exactly makes a character likeable? This video will discuss the qualities that can make even the worst people seem appealing to a reader.

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Ever wonder what makes readers stop reading a book? If you are a new author and starting to panic at book reviews that contain the dreaded DNF, tune in to see the top 5 reasons that even a prolific reader will stop reading a book.

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Many young adult authors make the mistake of not reading current best sellers in their genre. This video explains how authors should read in order to ensure they know how to write a good YA book.

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Current events have shown the value of having a virtual job, If you've ever wanted to become an editor who can work from home, Fictionary offers a certification program for their new software, StoryCoach. This video reviews the platform, including its assets and drawbacks for editors looking to jumpstart their careers.

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Many freelancers, including editors, charge something called a PITA tax, which is basically extra money charged to clients you know are a pain. This video includes four behaviors that can cost you extra money or, worse, cause them to not want to work with you at all.

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There are some great videos on how to write a memoir (including mine), but maybe you've never considered why you want to write your memoir.
You don't need to be famous or even want to make money from writing your life story, or at least a portion of it. In this video, I list the five most common reasons people want to write a memoir and tell you if they're good ones.

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Independent authors can lose a lot of money on marketing if they try to target everyone. This video gives you five steps to find your ideal reader and formulate a book marketing plan that precisely targets a specific reader who is most likely to buy your book.

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New writers of all genres make similar mistakes in their novels, but Christian authors are prone to some specific errors that can make a reader tune out or put your book down all together. Here are the 5 mistakes Christian authors make and how you can avoid them.

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