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Is social media necessary for marketing? Is face-to-face better? janefriedman.com/the-struggle...
The Struggle Is Reel: Marketing Without Social Media | Jane Friedman
Needing to build audience for a new book, one author examines her avoidance of creating video content in favor of face-to-face connections.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Is social media necessary for marketing? Is face-to-face better? janefriedman.com/the-struggle...
Having trouble pulling your story together? How to develop cohesion: janefriedman.com/the-crucial-...
The Crucial Ingredient Your Story May Be Missing | Jane Friedman
If you’re hearing that your story lacks structure or impact, you might be missing the interconnected cohesion of plot, stakes, and character.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Having trouble pulling your story together? How to develop cohesion: janefriedman.com/the-crucial-...
Congratulations to BC writer Eleanor Florence on having her book and marketing featured on Jane Friedman's site! janefriedman.com/when-you-pub...
When You Publish a Career-Changing Book: Q&A with Elinor Florence | Jane Friedman
The author’s historical novel, Finding Flora, was an instant number-one bestseller in Canada which led to rerelease of two previous novels.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Congratulations to BC writer Eleanor Florence on having her book and marketing featured on Jane Friedman's site! janefriedman.com/when-you-pub...
Do you have an opportunity for a large book sale? (Or at least dream of it?) Here's some useful advice on how to negotiate that! blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promo...
15 Rules for Negotiating a Large Book Sale
Did you know that the tactics in negotiating for a job and those for negotiating a large book sale are comparable? It's true. Get expert tips on how to do both!
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January 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Do you have an opportunity for a large book sale? (Or at least dream of it?) Here's some useful advice on how to negotiate that! blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promo...
Are you wanting to write a memoir but not sure how to start or what to write about? Consider starting with a micro-memoir: blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-write...
The Micro-Memoir: Start Your Memoir With A Moment
A micro-memoir focuses on one moment. Whether it's the start to your book, or a prompt to get you writing, these scenes will set the stage for your story.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Are you wanting to write a memoir but not sure how to start or what to write about? Consider starting with a micro-memoir: blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-write...
Thinking about sharing about your writing on Substack. Here's an interesting article from Orna Ross about why she's using it and how it's going for her: ornaross.substack.com/p/is-substac...
Is Substack Good for Indie Authors?
Why I'm here, and where we're going
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January 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Thinking about sharing about your writing on Substack. Here's an interesting article from Orna Ross about why she's using it and how it's going for her: ornaross.substack.com/p/is-substac...
For those of you who are Christian writers/self-publishers: blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-self-...
From Vision to Reality: A Christian Author’s Guide to Self-Publishing with Integrity and Impact
Writing a book as a Christian author isn’t just a creative exercise — it’s a spiritual journey. Learn effective ways to approach Christian self-publishing.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
For those of you who are Christian writers/self-publishers: blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-self-...
Is your story (and its characters) suffering from the blahs? Here is some great advice: writerunboxed.com/2026/01/01/k...
Kicking the Blahs Out of Your Novel
How Your Favorite Books Teach ‘Gotta Know’ As I slough off the holiday season—exhausted from shopping, cooking, and making happiness-for-family my life mission—I’m wiggling back into my…
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January 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Is your story (and its characters) suffering from the blahs? Here is some great advice: writerunboxed.com/2026/01/01/k...
Are you writing a dark story? Have you included some moments of happiness for your character? janefriedman.com/please-allow...
Please Allow Your Characters Moments of Happiness | Jane Friedman
When a story barrels from one conflict to the next, hitting pause for a well-placed glimmer of light can benefit both characters and readers.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Are you writing a dark story? Have you included some moments of happiness for your character? janefriedman.com/please-allow...
Stress responses that can strengthen your scenes -- explained by a nurse: janefriedman.com/fight-flight...
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: Use Stress Responses to Strengthen Your Scenes | Jane Friedman
Understanding stress responses as learned survival strategies can help you turn every high-stakes scene into character development on the page.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Stress responses that can strengthen your scenes -- explained by a nurse: janefriedman.com/fight-flight...
Putting together a query letter and/or proposal? Your comps (comparison titles) can make a big difference. Here's how: janefriedman.com/comps-can-cl...
Comps Can Clinch Your Query | Jane Friedman
When pitching to agents or editors, the right comp titles help you articulate where you position yourself within a very competitive market.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Putting together a query letter and/or proposal? Your comps (comparison titles) can make a big difference. Here's how: janefriedman.com/comps-can-cl...
"It's not about you: your memoir is someone else's story" janefriedman.com/its-not-abou...
It’s Not About You: Your Memoir Is Someone Else’s Story | Jane Friedman
The person on the page can’t be the person writing the book. Because if your life has changed enough to write about, you aren’t that person anymore.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
"It's not about you: your memoir is someone else's story" janefriedman.com/its-not-abou...
Watch out! There are increasingly more scams targeting authors! Check out this info: janefriedman.com/no-colleen-h...
No, Colleen Hoover Did Not Email Me: Current Scams Targeting Authors | Jane Friedman
If you receive solicitous emails from book clubs or famous authors, follow these simple steps before replying or clicking on any links.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Watch out! There are increasingly more scams targeting authors! Check out this info: janefriedman.com/no-colleen-h...
Interested in creating ideograms using AI? Here's a good post of how to's: wondertools.substack.com/p/the-ideogr...
Ideogram, Explained 🪄
An easy way to create images with AI
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December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Interested in creating ideograms using AI? Here's a good post of how to's: wondertools.substack.com/p/the-ideogr...
I'm back to posting on writers' groups now that my husband is home from hospital after a month! And hopefully will be blogging again.... and editing... and coaching writing! Yay!
December 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I'm back to posting on writers' groups now that my husband is home from hospital after a month! And hopefully will be blogging again.... and editing... and coaching writing! Yay!
Wondering if you should accept an invitation to write a story or article for an anthology? Here are some thoughts on that! janefriedman.com/before-you-s...
Before You Say Yes: What Writers Need to Know About Anthology Offers | Jane Friedman
Learn how to find and assess anthology opportunities, which offer short fiction authors income and visibility by sharing audiences across contributors.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Wondering if you should accept an invitation to write a story or article for an anthology? Here are some thoughts on that! janefriedman.com/before-you-s...
If you write in different genres, should you use pen names? www.ingramspark.com/blog/should-...
Should You Use a Pen Name? The Indie Author's Guide to Writing in Multiple Genres
Writing in multiple genres under different pen names can be creatively fulfilling and financially rewarding—if you approach it strategically.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If you write in different genres, should you use pen names? www.ingramspark.com/blog/should-...
Some good reasons Indie authors should blog: www.ingramspark.com/blog/why-sma...
Why Smart Indie Authors Still Blog: 9 Marketing Advantages Explained
Discover 9 reasons why successful indie authors continue to prioritize blogging, even as marketing trends come and go.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Some good reasons Indie authors should blog: www.ingramspark.com/blog/why-sma...
What's the difference between marketing your books on Amazon or marketing them direct to reader?
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The Pros and Cons of Selling Books on Amazon vs Direct to Reader
Should indie authors sell on Amazon or directly to readers? Compare pros and cons of both models and learn how BookBaby helps maximize sales and control.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
What's the difference between marketing your books on Amazon or marketing them direct to reader?
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Good tips on how to write your author bio. blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-write...
How To Write A Great Author Bio That Will Connect With Readers
Author bio: how to write one. A look at key elements of an interesting author bio — which details to omit and how to make it compelling.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Good tips on how to write your author bio. blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-write...
Want a comparison of some of the best book editing software of 2025? Check this out: blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-write...
Best Book Editing Software for Authors in 2025
Discover the best book editing software for writers. Compare tools like Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Hemingway, and more to polish your manuscript.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Want a comparison of some of the best book editing software of 2025? Check this out: blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-write...
Wondering about biometrics? Here's an interesting article: ovic.vic.gov.au/privacy/reso...
Biometrics and Privacy – Issues and Challenges – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner
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October 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Wondering about biometrics? Here's an interesting article: ovic.vic.gov.au/privacy/reso...
Wondering how to "get into the flow" when you're writing? Some good tips: lithub.com/sue-monk-kid...
Sue Monk Kidd on Finding a Flow State in Writing
This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. The creative act of writing has brought meaning into my life in myriad ways, but it made itself known initially in the exp…
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October 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Wondering how to "get into the flow" when you're writing? Some good tips: lithub.com/sue-monk-kid...
Is platform important for your book? Some good pointers here: janefriedman.com/why-your-boo...
Why Your Book Isn’t Enough (and Why That’s Good News) | Jane Friedman
If we view platform-building as part of a mission to transform lives, not just sell books, the possibilities for engagement are endless.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Is platform important for your book? Some good pointers here: janefriedman.com/why-your-boo...
New post on my Norma J Hill blog: normajhill.com/2025/10/15/w...
What Have You Been Reading?
In my last post, I mentioned that I’m “retiring” from tutoring … and finishing up my A Summerland Stories Scrapbook: Memories & Memorabilia book activities … and m…
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October 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
New post on my Norma J Hill blog: normajhill.com/2025/10/15/w...