Posted on March 28, 2023 at 9:57 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The experts we follow have plenty of advice beyond the actual craft of writing.

Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:

Lessons learned and tips from my first Kickstarter campaign: Joanna Penn's first-ever Kickstarter was fully funded in minutes and blew past her goal total; she discusses what she learned and what she'd recommend other authors do (The Creative Penn).

How BookTok makes money: Something we hadn't heard of five years ago is now one of the most profitable trends in the book world ... but how does it actually work, financially? (Vox)

The seven processes of publishing — design: As you might expect, the majority of the Alliance of Independent Authors' guide to book design focuses on how to nail the cover. But that's in keeping with just how important the cover is (ALLi).

Self-care for writers in a pseudo-dystopian world: Authors tend to have more empathetic natures, and so the coverage of war, trauma, book challenges, etc., are likely draining you. Author Kim Bullock shares how she copes and encourages writers to persevere (Writer Unboxed).

Categories: Behind the scenes

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