How to Spot a Phony Book Reviewer

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Great advice from Jim Cox on how to spot a bad book reviewer and not make the mistake of….

How to Be a Successful Publisher

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Simple advice from Jim Cox on how to become a successful publisher….

How the Book Review Process Works

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Many authors want to have their book reviewed before publication and Jim Cox explains how the process works and what not to do……..

Getting on the Bestseller Lists

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Helpful advice from Dan Poynter on getting your book listed as a bestseller list…

Getting your book listed on Amazon

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A helpful guide for authors wanting their books listed on Amazon

Amazon Book Review Guidelines

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Helpful information for authors wanting to know more about obtaining a review to be posted on Amazon through Midwestbookreview.com

Thinking, Planning, Writing your book

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Imagine being a published author. Picture people coming up to you at a meeting with a copy of your book and requesting an autograph. Visualize passing a bookstore and seeing your book in the window. Consider being interviewed for an article. Imagine the fame that comes with being published…

The journey: From idea to published book

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One of the biggest pitfalls in writing and publishing is the lack of sufficient planning, especially the first time around. You don’t want to tie up funds by purchasing materials too soon and you don’t want to miss some important publicity because you missed a filing date. Choosing your title and subtitle Selecting the title [...]

Fiction vs. Non-Fiction

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There is a difference between entertainment and information, known as fiction and nonfiction. Every nonfiction book is unique. The buyer interested in the subject of raising llamas is not necessarily a good prospect for a book on skydiving or waste-water treatment. Fiction, on the other hand, is related to other fiction in its category. A [...]