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It’s Never Too Late To Start Writing

By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Writing isn’t just a young person’s game. Many authors who didn’t start writing until they were in their fifties, sixties, and seventies (and older!) have made their...

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Voices Silenced: 12 Authors Who Died in 2018

By BookBaby author Andre Calilhanna Let’s pause a moment to pay homage to 12 authors (or folks who otherwise contributed to the written word) who passed in 2018. Of course, this is nowhere near an...

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Four Must-Read Books By Authors Who Died in 2018

By BookBaby author Steven Spatz Some bright literary stars died in 2018. I’ll remember these four writers for their contributions to literature and society, which will continue to have an impact for...

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It’s Never Too Early To Start Writing

By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Young authors abound in modern and classic literature. While age brings wisdom and experience, youthful imagination and perspective have served many writers through...

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Could Multimedia Storytelling Work For You?

By BookBaby author Anna Thu Nguyenova Multimedia fiction is typically very visual and tends to be very short. Some authors see an opportunity with this format of storytelling to attract the attention...

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Who Are Your Literary Influences?

By BookBaby author Michael Gallant I encourage you to consider your inspirations when it comes to the written word. Who made you want to write in the first place? What works do you keep coming back to?...

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The Writing That Leads To Your First Novel

By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Regardless of what, how, and when you write, the key is to write a lot, in as many different contexts as possible, and let the experience help you grow as a writer....

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Voices Silenced: 12 Authors Who Died in 2019

By BookBaby author Andre Calilhanna It’s time, once again, to remember and celebrate some of the authors who made major contributions to literature, poetry, nonfiction, and beyond who passed in 2019....

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Of Creativity And Madness

By BookBaby author Lee Purcell Personal suffering is sometimes cited by artists as a driving force behind their work, turning pain, anxiety, trauma, and hostility into creative expression. We profile a...

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Unlucky Breaks: Famous Writers Who Suffered Slings, Arrows, And Misfortune

By BookBaby author Lee Purcell Melville, Twain, and Fitzgerald might be best known for their classic literary contributions, but they all suffered professional and critical disasters during their...

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Behind The Scenes With A TV Writer: Interview With Eric Trueheart

By BookBaby author BookBaby The BookBaby Spotlight podcast is your home for conversations with authors, illustrators, editors, and other industry insiders from the world of self-publishing, hosted by...

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How Long Does It Take To Write A Novel?

By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Some authors need weeks, others over a decade, to put their dreams into text. Your timeline to write a novel? Whatever you need it to be. As I described in “The...

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12 Authors Who Died in 2020

By BookBaby author Andre Calilhanna 2020 took a heavy toll in so many ways, but the voices of these writers, poets, and authors will never be silent. We take a moment to pay tribute to 12 authors who...

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Capitalizing On The Stickiness Of Serial Fiction

By BookBaby author Lee Purcell It’s not likely you’ll get rich writing serial fiction, but you can gain exposure for your work and get feedback from readers to gain insights for shaping and honing your...

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Picture Books Can Be More Than Meet The Eye

By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Whether you’re inspired to explore history, science, complex feelings, or scary weather, your children’s picture books can share powerful messages. Years ago,...

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Advice For Writers: Embracing The Cycles Of Creativity

By BookBaby author Lee Purcell Must writers be self-destructive and unhinged to be masters of the craft? Creativity is an elusive animal, and there is no magic formula to harness it. Writing something...

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Before They Had Pulitzers

By BookBaby author Michael Gallant Need inspiration? Follow the example of these outstanding writers who created their own professional paths towards literary stardom. Some rising authors jump straight...

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12 Authors Who Died in 2021

By BookBaby author Andre Calilhanna As we move on from what was a difficult and taxing year, let’s pay tribute to 12 writers and publishing icons who died in 2021. Though they’ve left us, their voices...

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From Bucolic North Bennington To The Haunting Of Hill House: Tracking Shirley...

By BookBaby author Lee Purcell The odd twist is a frequent feature in Shirley Jackson’s stories. It’s one reason she inspired writers like Neil Gaiman and Stephen King. Where writers have lived, where...

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