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A perhaps slightly unpleasant topic for indie authors: sales tax! But if you're selling books yourself, you need to know how it works.
This article covers the basics (for US), but you must do your research to get the right details for your location. clearsightbooks.com/selling-…
I decided to start exploring AI--and was surprised how useful it was in my writing. Read more in the latest Clear Sight Books blog post. (p.s. This one is great for beginners, not the AI pros!)
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Stuck with your #writing? Here are 7 tips for regaining traction. #writingtips
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Project plans need slack time. If you are #selfpublishing your book, here are some of the places in the process that slack might be needed. Build in a cushion so you can relax!
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Are you writing a #book? A big decision for many authors is which #publishing path to take: traditional or self-publishing. There are good reasons for each. Our latest article explains the two major approaches and their pros and cons. clearsightbooks.com/is-the-t…
It's almost the end of January--you haven't given up on your new year's resolutions yet, have you? No way! Regardless of when you decide to write a book, these three tips can help your mental game.
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Getting thinky in the last article of the year with tips for taking complex, challenging ideas and making them accessible for readers who are less familiar with them--using @MatthewHolten's new book Moneyless Society as an example. #books #writingtips
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Any new grads or young professionals on your holiday list? I can’t think of a more timely gift than our client’s new book, Making Sense of Money. Jim Whitehurst of @CoastalAgro talks savings, investments & more. Congrats, Jim!
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Sometimes a book's timing is just right. In personal finance, it’s tempting to play it too safe when the economy feels uncertain, but in Making Sense of Money, Jim Whitehurst offers sound guidance for weathering ups & downs. Congrats, Jim! amazon.com/Making-Sense-Mone…
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When someone says "You have a great story--you should write a book," does that mean you should write a memoir? Maybe, maybe not. Read our latest article on two nonfiction genre possibilities.
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After years spent helping New York City co-op and condo boards save money and improve sustainability, our client Tina Larsson @FolsonGrp has published “the” go-to guide for boards and owners who want to do likewise. Kudos, Tina! amazon.com/Living-High-Life-…
Our client Tina Larsson @FolsonGrp is celebrating the publication of her first book. A co-op & condo consultant with loads of wisdom to share, Tina decided that 2022 would be her year to do just that. Congratulations, Tina! #AuthorsOfTwitter #BookTwitter
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Writing a #book? Consider asking beta readers to provide feedback. Their input lets you know how well the book is working and whether it will help achieve your goals.
Read the latest on the Clear Sight Books blog:
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Even if you primarily use an online sales strategy for your books, it might be fun to see your book in local stores. Enter book consignment.
Read about book consignment in our latest article: clearsightbooks.com/how-to-s…
ALT Birds-eye view of bookstore table and shelves with colorful books. Text: Bookstore Consignment: Get your book on the shelf!
If you're an author (traditional or indie), don't skip Amazon Author Central. It's a free marketing tool that can help you connect with readers and--who knows?--maybe make a few more sales. Read more: clearsightbooks.com/amazon-a… #bookmarketing
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When you're writing a nonfiction book series, it pays to plan. Three strategies will help your writing, marketing, and productivity. clearsightbooks.com/three-sm…
Publishing a book soon? Amp up your marketing with endorsements. Here's how: clearsightbooks.com/book-end…
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Fascinating article about an often-missing historical perspective, featuring our client Jan Mitchell and her amazing story @Ticket2RideBook!
‘It’s a more expansive, inclusive version’: how women reshaped the history of the Beatles theguardian.com/music/2022/m…
Are you a #Beatles fan? Here is a fun Friday read for you. This film-worthy story is amazing!
I ran away from home to chase the Beatles – and triggered a trans-Atlantic manhunt nypost.com/2022/02/08/i-ran-… via @nypost
