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This Week in the Blogs, July 3 – 9, 2020

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By Shelley Sturgeon

So, how goes it? Another selection of informative articles on writing and self-publishing for your reading pleasure.

Reminders

Be well and please stay safe. See you back here next Friday.

Ilham Alam on Funds for Writers
Six Steps to Get Your Self-Published Book into Libraries
“With trial and error, I’ve identified six steps that have helped my book enter library circulation, even though I did not have the might of a traditional publisher’s marketing team, agent, or PR team.”

AskALLi Team on ALLi’s Self-Publishing Advice Center
Is Copyright Broken? Part 1 – The Indie Author’s Guide to Managing Piracy
“In a digital world, piracy is an ongoing headache for indie authors and all publishers.”

Nancy Johnson on Writer Unboxed
Publishing in a Pandemic: An Insider Interview with a Book Publicist
“The first half of this year has been a monumental test in flexibility and resilience for authors and everyone in publishing.”

Carol Newman Cronin on Jane Friedman
6 Tips to Create a Memorable Virtual Book Launch
“I now believe that a creative online launch can be the most memorable way to celebrate and share the excitement of bringing a book into the world.”
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