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325 Reading Challenge February Update
The 325 Reading Challenge update with books read in February, book recommendations and a book list for March.
8 questions to ask yourself before you hire an assistant in 2025
Too much to do? Not enough time to do it? Before you hire an assistant, answer these eight questions.
How to write alt-text
Share your work with more people by using these simple alt-text techniques.
325 Reading Challenge January Update
The 325 Reading Challenge update for January includes a list of the books read in January and books to be read in February.
Five steps to starting a new social media account
Find out how to start a new social media account in five simple steps.
325 Reading Challenge Launch
The launch of the 325 Reading Challenge, to read twenty-five fiction books and twenty-five non-fiction books in 2025.
Five signs of a successful book cover design
Your main book marketing tool is your book cover. Find out if it has the five elements of a successful book cover design.
Three subjects to include in a successful social media strategy: Author Edition
The start of a social media strategy for authors.
10 easy ways to increase social media engagement as a small business - with examples
Promote your business in a way that attracts and entertains your ideal customers. Get ready to engage!
Three Inbox Zero techniques that work
If you dread opening your inbox, an Inbox Zero technique could help you stress less and get more done.
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Author Assistant - Part 1 of 3
Every author needs more time to write. But running a book business takes more than words. Maybe you need an author assistant.
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Author Assistant (Part 2 of 3)
All writers need more time to write. Hire an author assistant who can support your author career.
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Author Assistant (Part 3 of 3)
You’ve found an author assistant to support your writing career. It’s time to complete a contract and get them onboard. The sooner their helping, the more time you get to write.
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Virtual Assistant
Are you a small business owner with too much to do or an indie business owner looking to scale up your business? If you’re looking to hire help then you need the ultimate guide to hiring a virtual assistant.
The benefits of a bookstore blog
If your bookstore doesn’t have a blog, you’re missing out. Find out how to make your bookstore blog work for you.
Five Female-led Vampire Stories
Vampire stories with bite. Five female-led vampire stories you can read at night.
10 great books that you can read in a day
Break out of that reading slump and find some inspiration with ten books to read in a day.
8 design top tips and 8 mistakes to avoid
Everyone makes mistakes, but it’s better to avoid them. Here are eight graphic design top tips with eight graphic design mistakes to avoid.
10 ways that a freelance copywriter can help your business
Find out how a Freelance Copywriter can support your business.
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