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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.
Three ways that businesses can support LGBT+ people after Pride Month
When Pride Month is over, the work isn’t. Here are three ways that businesses can support LGBT+ people after Pride Month.
Eternal Flame (parody) - The Bangles / Mary Wyrd Version
What do you get when you mix American Pop Rock with Weird fiction? The Bangles ‘Eternal Flame’ gets a Wyrd makeover.
The importance of independent bookstores and how to support them
Independent bookstores are magical places. Discover three reasons why independent bookstores matter and how you can support them.
5 simple ways to promote a book - Tinder edition
Whether you’re a self-published author or a traditionally published author you will need to know how to promote a book. Here’s some inspiration from Tinder.
How to avoid scope creep
Don’t let scope creep ruin your project or frustrate your freelancer. Learn how to prevent scope creep from the start of the project and how to deal with scope creep during a project.
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