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e-Book Cover Design Awards, September 2014
Welcome to the e-Book Cover Design Awards. This edition is for submissions during September, 2014. This month we received: 142 covers in the Fiction category 25 covers in the Nonfiction category Comments, Award Winners, and Gold Stars I’ve added comments (JF: ) to...
This Week in the Blogs, October 4 – 10, 2014
Blogs for Self-Publishers, October 4 – 10, 2014 including Kimberley Grabas, Chris Robley, Joanna Penn, Matthew Yeoman and Glynis Smy
Thou Shalt Blog?
Thou Shalt Blog? by Jason Matthews details why authors should blog, and offers tips about blog post topics and how often to blog.
This Week in the Blogs, September 27 – October 3, 2014
Blogs for Self-Publishers, September 27 – October 3, 2014 including Frances Caballo, Kate Tilton, Doris-Maria Heilmann, Victoria Strauss and Giacomo Giammatteo.
Be Accountable to the Muse: A Creative Approach to the Writer’s Production Plan
Be Accountable to the Muse: A Creative Approach to the Writer’s Production Plan by Joanna Penn explains what a writer’s production plan is and how using one can keep you accountable to your Muse, and ensure you satisfy your readers on a regular basis.
Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #48
Welcome to this issue of the Carnival of the Indies blog carnival. This issue is for September, 2014. We welcome your submissions on topics related to writing, self-publishing, book design or marketing books. A collection of outstanding articles recently posted to...

Should You Be Using a Pen Name?
Should You Be Using a Pen Name? by Helen Sedwick explains why authors use pen names, how to choose and register a pen name, and what not to do when using one.
Turn Your Blog Into a Book Production Machine
Turn Your Blog Into a Book Production Machine by Nina Amir explains how, with the right focus and planning, your blog can become a book-production machine.
14 Definitions You Need to Know When Creating an Author Media Kit
14 Definitions You Need to Know When Creating an Author Media Kit by Joan Stewart explains what authors should include in their author media kit to present you and your book in the best light possible.
This Week in the Blogs, September 13 – 19, 2014
Blogs for Self-Publishers, September 13 – 19, 2014 including Sandra Beckwith, Helen Sedwick, Scott Lorenz, Barb Drozdowich and Ben Galley.