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Luis R. Baptista and Juliana N. Pereira on Pivoting and Publishing in Partnership

Drawing from their own multiple international career pivots and extensive research with successful career pivoters, Luis R. Baptista and Juliana N. Pereira present a structured, step-by-step framework for reinvention in Pivot Quest: Find Your Way Forward When the Career You Built No Longer Fits.

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Cassie Steward on Trusting Your Instincts and Making a Living Through Self-Publishing

Cassie Steward's second novel, Wild Summers, is a coming-of-age story of rebellion, rock ’n’ roll, and self-discovery set in London 1969, as seventeen-year-old Joan Summers is swept into the bohemian world of Eel Pie Island.

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8 Mistakes That Can Make Your Monster Romance Miss the Mark

Monster romance needs more than just a scary creature and a steamy love story. Readers want the emotional payoff of romance along with the danger, tension, fantasy, and otherworldly appeal that make the monster so compelling.

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6 Steps to Get Your Book on Holiday Gift Lists

Every December, "gift list" is one of the most powerful phrases in publishing. If your book lands on the right one, it can put your story in front of readers who are shopping for someone special. That kind of recommendation goes a long way, because someone else is already helping make the case for your book.

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Ruth Stilling on Building an Author Brand and Writing Bestselling Hockey Romance

Ruth Stilling is a bestselling spicy hockey romance author with a love for steamy stories in which women bring pro athletes to their knees, both physically and metaphorically. Her newest series, The Rules of the Rink, is a second generation series to Seattle Scorpions. The first installment, Fair Game, is an opposites-attract sports romance that pairs a rising NHL star with the publicist determined to keep him out of trouble.

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Why Your Author Photo Matters More Than You Think

When writers are deep into drafting, formatting, and fine-tuning their metadata, the idea of an author photo can often fall to the bottom of their priority list. And honestly, that makes sense. A lot of people don’t love being in front of the camera, and seeing your photo out in the world can feel a little uncomfortable.

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Memoirist Teron Buford on the Connective Power of Storytelling

Teron Buford is an author, storyteller, and founder of GRACE through SOUL, a company that helps people and organizations unlock the power of identity and lived experience. Through his memoir, What If I’m Enough?, he invites people to see that progress, not perfection, is what shapes healing and growth. His core belief is simple and human: your story isn’t a shackle, it’s the key.

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IngramSpark Assist Tips: How to Optimize Your Metadata for Maximum Book Discoverability

High-quality metadata is crucial when it comes to helping readers discover your book. When you use accurate keywords, subject categories, and a clear, detailed description, you make it much easier for the right readers to find your title.

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David Loux on Self-Publishing and Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

David Loux is the author of Chateau Laux, a critically acclaimed, award-winning novel that tells the story of a shocking incident in eighteenth century America.

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Bestselling Author K.A. Tucker on Finding Creative Freedom and Writing for Her Readers

K.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge. Her newest book, North Country, is a gripping blend of second-chance romance and small-town suspense set against the vivid backdrop of northern Ontario.

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