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  • Book Alert: How to Outline a Book: Fiction, Second Edition

    It’s about that time, folks! How to Outline a Book: Fiction has a new and improved edition coming out in March! The first iteration of this workbook was published in 2021, so an update is definitely in order. Remember: If you’re an Apprentice, you’ll get access to the ebook and audiobook for free as part…

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  • Comp Conspectus: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

    Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn could be a solid comp for you if you’re writing a fantasy novel (or series) built around someone discovering and honing their own magical powers in the midst of an overdue revolution. You can use comps to give readers a better idea of what they can expect from your own book (i.e.,…

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  • Episode 5: Bullet Sponge (synqing)

    Her new position secured, Faun is surprised by a medical scare, a food delivery, and reminders from a past she can’t quite shake. Read the latest episode now!

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  • BotheredStories.com has launched!

    Some of you who follow me on social media or get my author newsletter may remember me talking about a website I’d been hired to write for last year. Well, that site is finally up and running! The story they purchased from me, “Jeopardy Investment,” is there along with writing from some powerhouse erotica authors…

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  • Aero Witch by Tenesha L. Curtis – #MockCoverFun

    As you’re thinking about a cover for your upcoming project, consider the covers you’re already seeing in the industry. What do you notice about the placement of the graphics in relation to the text? What do you notice about the color scheme and the typefaces that were selected? Does the cover seem to do a…

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  • Comp Conspectus: The Retiree’s Guide to Demon Hunting by Aaron S. Bentzel

    Working on a fantasy novel? Aaron S. Bentzel’s The Retiree’s Guide to Demon Hunting could be a useful comp. You can use comps to give readers a clearer idea of what to expect from your own work (i.e., “If Wind and Truth and The Retiree’s Guide to Demon Hunting had a baby!”). You can also…

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  • Book Breakdown: The Retiree’s Guide to Demon Hunting by Aaron S. Bentzel

    Apprentices have a new book breakdown available at WeCanPub.com! If you’re considering writing a cozy fantasy novel, especially one that features Japan-inspired detailed and a senior citizen protagonist, reading an analyzing this book will be a great way to study up on those niches. Read the book breakdown for The Retiree’s Guide to Demon Hunting.

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  • Lesson 32: Subscriptions

    When you’re ready to start your own Patreon, Ko-Fi, Substack, Inkitt, or other subscription platforms for your readers, these are some key elements it’s helpful to understand. Take some time to red through the Subscriptions lesson for tips on how to start, grow, and maintain your audience of paid and free subscribers on these sorts…

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