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Learning About Author Business Models

November 4, 2023 Sharon Ward Self Publishing, Self-publishing, Writing

I meet a lot of authors who don’t realize they’re in business for themselves, but they are. Every author who[…]

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A Week in the Life of a Self-Published Author

June 30, 2023 Sharon Ward Fiction, Marketing, Promotion, Self Publishing, Self-publishing, Uncategorized, Writers habits, Writing

I may be a full-time writer, but that doesn’t mean I can write full time. Here’s an overview of some of the stuff I had to do this week to keep my writing career going.

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Taglines: What For?

June 2, 2023 Keenan Powell Marketing, Self Publishing, Tips and Tricks

What makes a great tagline?

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Why Can’t We All Just Play Nice?

May 20, 2023 Sharon Ward Contemporary Culture, Self Publishing, Self-publishing, Social Media, Writing

So this one’s a bit of a rant. If you’re an author, you may have been following the recent story[…]

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My Thanksgiving Cooking Disasters

November 21, 2022 Sharon Ward Holidays, Self Publishing

Sharon Ward has hosted Thanksgiving dinner for her family every year for more than forty years, yet never managed to pull it off without at least one disaster or another.

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The Three Things I Love Most About Self-Publishing

May 16, 2022 Sharon Ward Books, Self Publishing, Self-publishing, Uncategorized, Writing

Self-publishing provides autonomy, insight, and velocity to a mystery author’s work. here’s a few of the benefits to authors.

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