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The benefits of a Business Book Club and how to start a book club at work
A workplace book club is good for business. Find out how from someone who knows.
Five English translations you can read in a day
Read more great works translated into English.
How to promote a book without social media
It is possible to promote your book without using social media.
How to turn defeat into an opportunity
Three hacks for turning defeat into an opportunity inspired by Willow Ufgood.
How to organize a meeting
A guide on how to organize effective meetings for any business from a professional meeting organizer.
How to write an email that gets opened and read
Learn how to write emails that get read and acted upon, rather than mail that gets sent to SPAM and deleted.
The ultimate list of self-publishing resources for indie authors
The ultimate list of self-publishing resources for indie authors and writers planning to self-publish.
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.
Five steps to starting a new social media account
Find out how to start a new social media account in five simple steps.
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.
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