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KDP Authors Earned Over $300 Million in 2019, Amazon Says

In 2019, authors earned more than $300 million from the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Select Global Fund, totaling more than $1.1 billion since the launch

February 3, 2020

Fiction and nonfiction tips from a pro: Writing tips from author Anne Lamott

Like so many writers Bobby Powers from The Writing Cooperative devours advice books from fellow writers. One of the best sources of advice he’s found

August 2, 2019

Not sure where to send those great short stories you’ve written? Here’s 10 publications across various genres and styles that publish short fiction

Where to submit short stories: 10 magazines and websites that want your work by The Write Life Team. Support our news coverage by subscribing to

July 31, 2019

How to become a better nonfiction writer: William Zinsser’s top 13 writing tips

Bobby Powers from The Writing Cooperative explores the top 13 lessons he’s learned from William Zinsser’s book On Writing Well. William Zinsser is underrated. I’ve

July 29, 2019

The One Small Detail That Can Derail Your Kindle Countdown Deal

Not everyone does Kindle Countdown Deals, or KDP Select. But if you are among those who do, there’s one little thing that could make a

March 10, 2016

A Tiny (but Handy) Tip for Managing the Timing of a Kindle Countdown Deal

Not everyone does Kindle Countdown Deals, or KDP Select. But if you are among those who do, there’s one little thing that could make a

May 2, 2015

Publetariat Dispatch: A + B = You (The Secret Equation Every Author Needs to Know)

In today’s Publetariat Dispatch, the duolit team offers help with identifying your writing style and target audience. Who are you? I don’t mean in the

April 16, 2013

Publetariat Dispatch: How To Publish A Book 101

In today’s Publetariat Dispatch, author and publishing consultant Joanna Penn covers the basics of publishing a book. The rise and rise of self-publishing has meant

April 11, 2013

Publetariat Dispatch: The Importance Of Research In Writing

In today’s Publetariat Dispatch, author and publishing pundit Alan Baxter addresses the need for research in all types of writing, not just historical fiction. Publetariat

April 4, 2013

Publetariat Dispatch: Done Is Better Than Perfect

In today’s Publetariat Dispatch, author LJ Sellers discusses the dangers of perfectionism. This post, by L.J. Sellers, originally appeared on the Crime Fiction Collective blog

March 20, 2013

Publetariat Dispatch: New Year’s Resolutions Be Damned, These Things I Will Always Do

In today’s Publetariat Dispatch, author Alan Baxter explains why he’s done with making New Year’s Resolutions. WARNING: Post contains strong language. I don’t really believe

March 19, 2013

Publetariat Dispatch: Smashwords 2012 Year In Review

In today’s Publetariat Dispatch, Smashwords founder Mark Coker takes a look back at some of the trends and developments witnessed in trade publishing and ebooks

March 5, 2013

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