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Is the art of an RSVP going the way to the Dodo bird? Is the courtesy of letting a host...

The Publishing Yellow Brick Road is never straight. From editing and book cover design to ISBNs and marketing, self-published authors...

What are you doing to verbally and visually main dates that connect with YOU … YOUR BOOK … YOUR THEME...

Patience can be difficult. It can be challenged and exasperated. Yet whether working with authors or navigating everyday life, patience...

ISBNs are essential for books. All books should have one that is unique to their publishing efforts. The portal to...

Throughout the day, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and reset your mind for just one minute. A 60-second...

JOIN Me for Publishing at Sea 2027 … LAST Chance to come—only 3 staterooms left! I’m a firm believer in...

Your words, story, imagination, and ideas are uniquely yours. Let your originality pour forth and allow your authentic voice to...

AI’s nightmares are haunting authors. It’s assault and harassment. Get the latest on scams that are bombarding emails.

"Seeding Your Confidence" Wouldn’t you love to have been infused with all the confidence and knowledge one would need to...

Fall is coming … are you ready to embrace Author Smarts by starting a new habit for you and your...

A little sun, a little quiet, a little nothingness. Sometimes stepping away allows the colors and wonders of writing, publishing,...

When authors have “news”, they should shout it out. Get 15 tips on what to do with good news about...

Trying to write the perfect line, paragraph, chapter, or book can stop your progress. Sometimes “good enough” is exactly what...

For aspiring authors, being DUMB and IGNORANT is the starting point to becoming highly proficient and SMART…and a successfully published...

Be goofy. Be silly. Be outrageous. Be open. Your muse can spark stunning, fun, and creative ideas—if you recognize it...

The Hemingway app is free and will soar your writing success. Discover the best clarity writing tool for authors.

Plateauing isn’t being stuck. It’s a place to gather knowledge, learn, and strengthen. Those quiet periods of growth can become...

Get 28 must-haves for author’s needs to be successful at book fairs and crafts events during the sunshine months.

Is everything really urgent? Judith Briles explores how the habit of labeling everything "ASAP" can derail productivity and prevent authors...