Hiring Help 101—From First Assistant to Dream Team
Ready to grow your author business? Learn when and how to hire help from your first assistant to building your dream author team.
Writing as business
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4 Best Outsourcing Hacks To Avoid Burnout
“You can do anything, but not everything.” — David Allen As new indie authors grow their reach and income, many face the same silent trap: scaling too fast, too solo, or too chaotically. It leads straight to burnout. But scaling your author business doesn’t have to cost your health, creativity, or joy. The key? Outsourcing…
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Smart Automation—6 Best Hacks for New Indie Authors
Stop doing everything manually. Discover smart automation tools to save time and streamline your author business without losing your personal touch.
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Build a Business Model to Fit Your Author Goals
Tired of chasing someone else’s version of success? Build a custom-fit author business model that reflects your strengths, goals, and lifestyle.
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Create an Author Business Plan That Works—6 Best Hacks
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Stop Guessing—Start Growing Many new indie authors dream of making a living from their books, but few create an author business plan to guide the way. Without one, you’re operating on hope and hustle, which can quickly lead to burnout, wasted resources,…
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Think Like a CEO—Shift from Creative Chaos to Confidence
Ditch the creative chaos and think like a CEO. Learn how you can scale, focus, lead with clarity, track progress, and thrive as a professional indie author.
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How To Copyright Your Work and Stay Legally Protected
“Everyone is a copyright owner.” U.S. Copyright Office You’ve spent months (or years) writing your book. But the moment it’s complete, another question arises. How do you protect it from being stolen or misused? Whether you write novels, nonfiction, poetry, or scripts, copyright is your first line of defense. This writer’s guide walks you through…
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Do You Need a Trademark? 6 Hacks to Protect Your Author Brand
“Trademarks are a valuable asset.” Abigail Rubinstein, Attorney Your Author Name Is a Brand. So Protect It You’ve poured time, creativity, and money into building your author brand. But what happens if someone else starts using your series title, publishing imprint name, or logo? That’s where a trademark comes in. This writer’s guide helps new…
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Forming an LLC? What New Indie Authors Need to Know
“To succeed in business, to reach the top, an individual must know all it is possible to know about that business.” — J. Paul Getty Is It Time to Level Up Your Author Business? Publishing your own book makes you an author. Choosing to run it like a business makes you an entrepreneur. As you…
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Funding Your Indie Author Business—Realistic Money Tips
“Don’t wait for someone else to fund your dream. Start where you are, use what you have, and build from there.” —Arthur Ashe Launching a new indie author business can be an exciting and thrilling experience. But funding the dream? That’s where things get tricky. From the moment you start exploring grants, fellowships, contests, or…
