Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

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Write Faster: Use These 6 Tips to Write Your Book Faster

Want to learn how to write faster? If you’re determined to write a book, you have to settle in for concentrated work over a prolonged period. If you’re desperate to finish your novel, you might wonder, is there any way … Continue reading »

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School Libraries: How to Generate Interest in Your Great Book

Are your books in school libraries? When you write a novel, chapter or picture book, nonfiction book or short story collection perfect for school-aged children, one of the priorities for book distribution can be to get a book in school … Continue reading »

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Poetry Formatting: How to Design Great Formatting for a Poetry Book

How important is poetry formatting? If you’re a poet who dreams of seeing your work in print, you can fulfill that wish by self-publishing a poetry book. Poetry requires different publishing and printing techniques than a novel. In this article, … Continue reading »

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Coloring Books: How to Create a Successful One

Are you an artist who’s looking for a way to make money from your artistic gifts? Coloring books could be your ticket to artistic and commercial success. It’s a popular genre that is open to all types of artists and … Continue reading »

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Four Color Printing or One Color Printing: Which Is Best for Your Printing?

Are you perplexed by four color printing vs. one color printing? Whether you’re printing flyers for a garage sale, a magazine, or the third entry in your book series, you are always going to have to answer the question: Do … Continue reading »

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bedtime stories

Bedtime Stories: The Great Benefits of Reading

You enjoy snuggling with your child under the blankets while you while reading bedtime stories—maybe for the 20th time. It’s a fun, cozy time for both of you. Did you know that it’s also a powerful way to give a … Continue reading »

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Reading Print Books: 9 Great Reasons People Still Do

Who’s reading print books? Would it surprise you to learn that print books outsell e-books? Although most writers immediately think of online publishing sites when they consider self-publishing, the reality is that most readers prefer print books. Consider these fun … Continue reading »

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developmental editing

Developmental Editing: How to Make a Good Book Better

What is developmental editing? If you’re a writer, you either know you have a way with words, or you have a great idea about a book that only you can write. Whether you’re a talented wordsmith or someone who’s never … Continue reading »

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real estate guide book

Real Estate Guide Book: How to Write a Great One

Looking to write a great real estate guide book? To be a successful real estate agent, you must show potential customers that you’re a trustworthy source of information about the local area, including its economy, its schools, and its housing … Continue reading »

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fiction book marketing

Fiction Book Marketing: Great Tips for Beginners

Interested in fiction book marketing? Knowing how to market a fiction book is an important part of becoming a successful self-published writer. Your book could be brilliant, but that won’t do much for you if nobody knows about it. The … Continue reading »

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