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mjackson148
Oct 63 min read
Black Writers Continue to Face Challenges in the Publishing Industry
Full Disclosure: Some of the data in this post was provided by ChatGPT. However, where the data was sourced from is sited at the end. By...
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D2A Contributing Writer
Feb 42 min read
Five New Black Poets to Watch: Voices Reshaping the Literary Landscape
The world of poetry has always been a space for diverse voices to weave narratives, challenge norms, and offer unique perspectives on the...
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mjackson148
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Embracing Critique: The Transformative Power of Bad Book Reviews
Every author dreams of glowing reviews and widespread acclaim for their literary works. However, in the world of literature, bad book...
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mjackson148
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Direct2Author: 10 Essential Steps to Self-Publishing Success for New Authors
Are you a budding author eager to see your literary creation reach the hands of readers everywhere? Self-publishing can be a rewarding...
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D2A Contributing Writer
Oct 7, 20232 min read
Breaking Barriers: The Top Five Highest Grossing Books by Black Authors
The world of literature is rich and diverse, with voices from various backgrounds contributing their unique perspectives to the literary...
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mjackson148
Jul 24, 20233 min read
#PenPOSSE: What Cultural Barriers Black Non-Fiction Authors Had to Unlearn to Grow as Writers
Podcast recap from this month’s #PenPOSSE Roundtable on the topic Non-Fiction Writers — Healing, Inspiring & Educating the Black...
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D2A Contributing Writer
May 29, 20232 min read
Questions to Consider before Publishing your Manuscript
By Author & Writing Coach Dondi Dancy, dondi@celysewrite.com, Owner of C. Elyse Writing Coach (view her company's profile in the HIRE A...
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D2A Contributing Writer
Feb 16, 20232 min read
How to Find a Book Agent
Do you want to become a published author? Most people will tell you that the first step after writing your manuscript is getting a book...
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mjackson148
Jul 15, 20222 min read
Best Practices in Self-Publishing
Self-publishing has skyrocketed in the last five years, with the number of self-publishing books increasing by 264 percent. This is an...
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mjackson148
Apr 23, 20222 min read
Self-Published Success Stories
by J Seph | Twitter: @jsephwrites For nearly every writer I’ve ever spoken to on the topic of self-publishing their work, usually there...
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mjackson148
Feb 21, 20222 min read
What I Didn’t Know
By Chontaé Cuellar @boldenough2say When I penned my first book, I did it alone. No mentorship, no tutorial, no guidance, no support. A...
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mjackson148
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Effective Ways to Use Social Media As A Self-Publisher
by J Seph | Twitter: @jsephwrites Marketing your self-published book on social media is a requirement in 2022 and beyond. Social media...
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mjackson148
Feb 2, 20223 min read
Hidden Costs of Self-Publishing
By J Seph | Twitter: @jsephwrites Excited about self-publishing your first book? This is in no way meant to deflate that excitement, but...
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mjackson148
Jan 25, 20222 min read
The Future is Self-Published
The odds of traditionally publishing a book are 3 in 10,000. They’re so low that you’re more likely to be audited by the IRS or born with...
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