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KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited Explained: Pros, Cons, and What to Expect

Every time you publish an ebook on Amazon, you’re faced with a key decision: should you enroll it in Kindle Unlimited? For many indie authors, the idea of tapping into Amazon’s massive subscription-reading base sounds like a no-brainer. Kindle Unlimited gives readers unlimited access to a rotating library of ebooks, and it gives you the

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Femgore and the Female Body: How Horror Is Getting Raw, Real, and Personal

There’s a shift in horror fiction right now that you can’t ignore. Readers are hungry for stories that dig into pain, power, and rage in ways that feel personal, and more authors are answering that call by leaning into a subgenre called Femgore. Think gore with grit, blood with backbone, and horror that bleeds with

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Suzanne Collins: Lessons for Aspiring Authors from the Creator of The Hunger Games

When Suzanne Collins released The Hunger Games in 2008, she reshaped the landscape of young adult fiction, creating a cultural phenomenon that captured the imaginations of millions worldwide. Almost overnight, readers became engrossed in the gripping tale of Katniss Everdeen, a character whose resilience and bravery inspired an entire generation. Collins didn’t merely entertain; she

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Everything You Need to Know About Using a Barnes & Noble Gift Card in 2025

Few gifts feel as personal and practical as a Barnes & Noble Gift Card in 2025. It’s a one-size-fits-all pass to stories, ideas, and inspiration, whether you’re shopping for a curious student, a lifelong reader, or simply treating yourself. With access to thousands of titles, Nook eBooks, audiobooks, and bookish merchandise, it opens the door

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How to Become a NY Times Best Seller: A Complete Guide

Every year, thousands of books hit the market. Some make a splash, most fade quietly. But a few rise to a different level and earn a spot on the NY Times Best Sellers list. That list is more than a ranking. It’s a signal to readers, publishers, and the entire industry that a book is

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What the Growing Popularity of Audiobooks Means for Authors

The audiobook market is on fire, and it’s not cooling down anytime soon. According to projections from Deloitte and the Audio Publishers Association, audiobooks are expected to account for over 21% of global book publishing revenue by 2030. That’s not a prediction based on wishful thinking. It’s a direct reflection of how fast the format

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Traditional Publishing Contract Terms: What Every Author Needs to Know

Landing a traditional book deal is exciting, the kind of moment you imagine when you’re typing away at your manuscript, dreaming of seeing your name on a spine in a bookstore. But that excitement? It can disappear fast the moment a publishing contract hits your inbox and you realize you have no clue what half

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How to Submit a Manuscript to a Traditional Publisher (2025 Guide)

Finishing a book is a massive achievement. It’s the part no one else sees—the late nights, the self-doubt, the rewrites that nearly broke you. You pushed through all of it, and now you’re holding something that didn’t exist before: a full manuscript, shaped by your imagination and your grit. But writing the book was only

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How to Format an eBook for Self-Publishing: A Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

If you’re publishing through a traditional publisher, formatting isn’t something you have to worry about. They take care of everything—laying out the pages, making sure the book looks right on paper or on a screen, and handling all the technical stuff behind the scenes. But when you’re self-publishing an eBook, it’s a different story. You’re

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