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Why I Write What I Write: Books about Egyptology in Different Genres

Do you have a hobby or interest that you're passionate about? If so, could you use it to fuel your writing career? Take inspiration from Finnish author Leena Pekkalainen's love of Ancient Egypt brought her self-publishing success and more

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Self-Publishing Success Story: Kathyrn Gauci

Pick up top tips for self-publishing success from our weekly interview with a high-achieving indie author - this week, Kathyrn Gauci, textile designer turned hybrid historical novelist

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Opinion: Don’t Be Afraid to Read Your Back Catalogue – You May Be Pleasantly Surprised

March 12, 2018
Ann Richardson
Debate & Opinion, Publishing Rights & Contracts
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Do you have an out-of-print or unpublished back catalogue tucked away? Don't be afraid to get it out and reread it - it may be better than you think, and ideal material for self-publishing, says Ann Richardson, who goes on to offer two cases of her own that have done well.

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Writing Success – Against All the Odds?

Do you sometimes feel self-publishing success is eluding you? You're not alone - but C Lee McKenzie's post about motivation reminds us why we keep writing, and why the odds aren't as stacked against indie authors as much as we might think

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Self-publishing Success Story: Carol M Cram, Historical Novelist

Indie in spirit, hybrid-published, Canadian author Carol M Cram shares her top tips about her rise to success as a historical novelist, with an interest take on the best use of time while writing

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Sunday Self-publishing Success Story: Collette Cameron, USA Today Bestselling Romance Author

Draw inspiration, motivation and great practical ideas from our ALLi Professional Member interview with Collette Cameron, an energetic, generous, and focused hybrid author who recently hit USA Today bestseller status with a self-published book.

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