Hi Writers, as an independent author-marketing consultant people often ask me how they can begin finding author-clients of their own to work with. In today’s post, I’m going to compile a list of the best books for a new freelancer. Whether you yourself want to make a little extra money helping other authors or if […]
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20 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of October 2018
Halloween is around the corner. Ready to read something sinister, spooky, or downright disturbing? Check out our list of the 20 best Sci-Fi and Fantasy books of October 2018. 1. Always Look on the Bright Side Eric Idle In this memoir, Eric Idle (of Monty Python fame) takes us on a journey from his childhood in […]
The 9 Best Debut Books Of 2018 By Female Authors (Female and Gender Non-Binary Authors)
There’s a long-standing trend in literature that favors male over female authors. Publishers give disproportionally more space to male writers. Media outlets seek male reviewers. In turn, we see more books on the shelves with male protagonists. In the US, only 30% of books translated into English are written by women. That said, it’s not […]
[Guest Post] The final word on ebooks vs paper books.
In a guest post by Neil Baptista, CEO of Riffle, he gives us “The final word on ebooks vs paper books.” He also discusses how accessibility promotes literacy and the liberation of ideas through ebooks. It’s not an overstatement to say that we’re currently going through the biggest fundamental shift in book publishing since the […]
10 Indie Authors We’re Expecting Big Things From in 2016
10 Indie Authors We’re Expecting Big Things From in 2016 Though enthusiasm for our New Year’s resolutions might be fading, there’s always a new book to look forward to. Every good writer is also a voracious reader. Why? Because reading other writers helps us strengthen our own craft. Also, we can’t get enough of […]
[Guest Post] Does Reading Books Make You Selfish?
In a guest post by Kate Hutchings, Community Manager at Riffle, she discusses whether reading books is a selfish activity. Does Reading Books Make You Selfish? In an increasingly connected and demanding world, can we justify indulging ourselves by reading books? If you’re a reader, you’ll be familiar with the feeling that you have countless real-world […]