Author name: Emerson Rhodes

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How to Promote Your Self-Published Novel: A Complete Guide

Writing a book is hard enough, but promoting it? That’s a whole other beast. You might think the hardest part was getting your story down on paper, revising it into something readable, and clicking “publish” on Amazon. There’s no doubt that publishing a book is a big deal. Most people never get that far. But […]

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Why Literary Agents Reject Most Self-Published Books

You’ve written your book. You poured your heart into it, maybe stayed up too many late nights editing, tweaking chapters, and hitting “refresh” on your KDP dashboard. Eventually, you took the leap and self-published it on Amazon. You probably sold a few hundred copies—maybe more if you hustled on social media, ran some ads, or

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How to Plot Your Novel Without Getting Lost

I’ve had characters whisper to me at the most inconvenient times—during errands, in the shower, or right as I’m trying to sleep. Scenes flash through my mind like movie trailers, and the plot idea feels so electric I’m sure I’ll never forget it. But when I finally sit down to actually plot it out? Static.

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