It’s my birthday week!!! Birthdays are such a great opportunity to reflect and be grateful, and I hope you realize just how grateful I am for you! By the time you see this, I’ll be partying at Disney World, but instead of leaving you without a video this week, I decided to share one of […]
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As if writing a novel isn’t hard enough. Sometimes, when we finally get to the point of finishing a book, there’s a whole new set of fears that comes up. What will people think of it? Who am I to be publishing? What if no one likes it? What if no one buys it? If […]
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Writing a rough draft of your novel during NaNoWriMo is an absolute whirlwind, but what the heck do you do with your book after NaNo is over? Today, we’re going to talk about how to get started with your self-edits. This, of course, applies to all novels and rough drafts, not just NaNoWriMo. However, since […]
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I’m back today with my Top 10 best practices to follow when writing and publishing your series. This is our final content video in this series, but I’m excited to say I’ll also be doing a Q&A on Series Writing coming up next week, too. Watch today’s video on the 10 best practices for Publishing […]
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To say I’ve made some big mistakes over the course of my career would be an understatement. I have really made some bad choices and mistakes over the past decade in indie publishing my various series, and I am going to spill the tea on myself today in hopes that my mistakes will help you […]
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Hi, again! Today, I have some helpful tips on how to market and launch your book release. I know it’s been a while since I posted here on the blog. Make sure you’re following me on YouTube to get more content, as I post regularly over there. So, where have I been? Busy, to say […]
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Let’s talk about rapid releasing, what it means, what are the pros and cons, and whether this is the right strategy for you. Or not. A lot of authors in the indie space are banking on a rapid release strategy, and many of us understand the pros for this in today’s market. On the other […]
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I have to admit, I’ve been pretty nervous to share these numbers of how much money I’ve really made self-publishing with all of you. However, in the end, I have to step away from my nerves about who will judge me in order to show you that making a good living as an indie author […]
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I’m so excited to announce that my five week self-publishing course, Publish And Thrive, is now open for enrollment! This life-changing course only comes up a couple of times a year (at most), and I would love for you to join us. Sign up now. I am truly proud of this course and the ten […]
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Over the past nine years, I have learned a lot about success in self-publishing. I’ve learned a lot about making mistakes, too, but every mistake has been a valuable lesson for me that I am grateful for. In today’s video, I’m discussing some of my Top 6 tips for finding success as an indie author. […]
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I have been self-publishing my books since 2010, and in that time, I've sold well over half a million copies of my books. I'm not a superstar or a huge bestseller, but I have built an amazing career that brings me great joy. Here at Heart Breathings, I hope to help you find that same level of success. Let's do this.
