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I accidentally wrote two books and so can you

October 30, 2014Steve Shipley

I never intended to be an author.  I disliked writing and avoided it my entire life.  However, I had to learn to write for business and had some great mentors to help me develop some skills, at least for business

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I suck at social (media)

October 5, 2014Steve Shipley

I hate to, but I have to, admit, “I suck at social media.”  I understand the concepts and apply many of the tools involved, but I am just ‘playing with myself’ sort of speak.  I have multiple Twitter accounts, a

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Hardcopy and EBook publishing formats

September 29, 2014Steve Shipley

I ran a successful preorder campaign to raise funds and help get my book, Wine Sense, published.  I provided the option to order hardcover copies and EBooks.  Now that I have been through the process, I would only use paperback

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Book Preorder Benefits

April 6, 2014Steve Shipley

Many people would not consider preordering a book, but they should. They do not want to spend a few dollars early when they can wait, and they seem more comfortable knowing a book has been published first. But book preorder

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‘Novel’ crowdfunding approach for authors

March 15, 2014Steve Shipley

Crowdfunding to source capital for new businesses has become popular, especially for the independent new creatives (writers, songwriters, filmmakers, software entrepreneurs) who do not have access to traditional funding sources. Crowdfunding seeks a large pool of backers, each providing small

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Skill development for Indie authors

January 19, 2014Steve Shipley

Independent (indie) writing and publishing is growing leaps and bounds.  I or you can publish and sell a book without using an agent or traditional publisher, and without spending money to print a hard copy run.  It is amazing how

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Eight lessons to be more effective – not just busy – with social media

January 14, 2014Steve Shipley

Many people believe they only need to provide great content for consumption to be successful in the digital age.  Great content is necessary, but not sufficient for success.  You must build a platform to inform and draw others to your

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Publishizer provides author crowdfunding

January 7, 2014Steve Shipley

Many authors struggle to find the time and money to get their first or subsequent books published.  It is a major reason so many books sit on the shelf even in this time of eBook self-publishing.  Any author worth their

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Introducing #INKITTIP writing tip of the week

January 2, 2014Steve Shipley

InkIT Publishing is now publishing three times weekly: Sundays (Australia Sydney time) will feature reviews of writing processes and approaches, and writing tools, apps and technology Tuesdays (Australia Sydney time) will be used for guest posts, book reviews or general

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Book writing becomes more visual and interactive

December 22, 2013Steve Shipley

Technology is changing the way we read, and therefore, the way we write.  Previously, most books were physically printed and read cover-to-cover.  Some books were organized as collections of articles or short stories and as an exception, a reader may

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