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    Books,  Business,  Publishing,  Writing

    The Business of Being an Author Part 2

    In this post, I’ll go over the necessity of having a website and the services it provides that are directly related to being an author. Read Part 1 here. A website is possibly the most essential aspect of any business, but especially for an author–regardless of publishing path. Your website is the place where everything resides. It is your virtual home, the place where readers get to know you, your characters, and your books. Each page is a visual calling card displaying your brand using colors, images, and text.

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    Books,  Business,  Publishing,  Writing

    The Business of Being an Author Part 1

    Being an author is so much more than writing stories. It sounds so simple. Write a great story, publish it and watch the money come in. Cue hysterical laughter from the writing community. While writing can be a hobby, if you are serious about publishing the stories you create, you must understand it is a business. Indie publishing is a demanding, full-time business even if you only work at it part-time.