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The Silent Bestseller: How Some Self-Published Books Thrive Without Viral Marketing

Jane Friedman

Photo by MIGUEL GASCOJ on Unsplash Todays post is by author Janee Butterfield. But what about the books that dont explode right awaythose that quietly gain traction, slowly building an audience over time? I ran Amazon ads, posted across social media, and told every friend and family member about my debut. Thats when it hit me.

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Big disruption hit book publishing before AI showed up

The Idea Logical Company

Publishers Weekly recently hosted a stimulating and smart online session about AI and publishing , thanks to the organizing and moderating skills of Peter Brantley and Thad McIlroy. But nobody has (yet) said publicly “publishing new titles is getting very hard” or “we’re going to publish a lot fewer new books.”

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When a publisher might not do as good a job as a self-publishing author

The Idea Logical Company

We’ve previously explored what I called “the end of the trade publishing concept” , which stems from the now wide-open opportunity to publish available to anybody with a computer and something to deliver as a book. That requirement cost publishers money, but also served to eliminate competition.

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5 Ways to End on a Strong Note: How to Inspire Your Audience

Enchanting Marketing

The opening of his blog post flows nicely. Suddenly, Howard realizes what’s missing from his post … an ending so good that it sings around in his readers’ minds for days … a lingering reminder to implement his advice. Repeat the essence Imagine a long list post with 18 writing tips. Even the rhythm sounds good. Lemongrass.

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What is a Content Author?

Agency Content Writer

Whether blogs, articles, or social media content, their work informs, educates, and entertains audiences. In an era where digital communication dominates, content authors ensure messages are clear, impactful, and optimized for their audience. Who is the target audience? Where will the content be shared?

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4 Types of Weak Words: How to Spice Up Bland Content

Enchanting Marketing

You can’t publish it like this. Examples: Very, actual, in my opinion, really, just Chewy sentence: In my opinion, this blog post is fun. More nutritional: This blog post is fun. For instance: What is a good blog post? A tastier option: Would her audience gobble up her words? You cant publish it like this.

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Avoid a Creative Slump By Writing and Publishing in a Different Medium

Jane Friedman

Photo by Google DeepMind Todays post is by author, filmmaker, and podcaster Elizabeth Rynecki. I decided to go for it, because while I knew this would test me in ways that stretched far beyond a mere rewrite, telling my story in podcast format was a chance to immerse myself and the audience in a very different experience.