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It can be hard to start writing a book, particularly when you don't have the confidence to write or feel like you have nothing to write about. I get it. I

by Lise Cartwright

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How to Easily Publish a Kindle Book in 6 Weeks – Part 1

Publish Kindle Books... Because there is a lot of information to cover, I'm splitting this post into 3 parts, so I can give my fingers a break from typing and

by Lise Cartwright

Write & Publish 7 books in 7 weeks is completed!

7 book Challenge

The Challenge Update—”Write & Publish 7 Books in 7 Weeks—Complete!

To say this was a lofty goal is an understatement, particularly in hindsight. As I look back over the past 7 weeks, I have asked myself many times, "why did

The Challenge: Write and Publish 7 Books in 7 Weeks!

Oh man, have I got myself into trouble or what?! During the holiday period, I sat down and wrote out my goals for 2015 and then I started focusing on what

Self Publishing 101 – When to Use a Pen Name

Since I've started self-publishing myself, I've often wondered whether I should use a pen name or at what point I would consider using a pen name. When you decide that you

Amazon Has an Algorithm? And Other Kindle Publishing Secrets

After completing a 3-month course on how to write a book and get it to be a bestseller on Amazon, I can most definitely confirm that there are some very

How to Publish a Kindle Book in 6 Weeks (and Reach #1 in Your Category) – Part 3

This is part 3 (the final part!) of the 3-part blog series I've written on my experience on how to publish a Kindle book using Amazon's Kindle platform. If you missed part

How to Publish a Kindle Book in 6 Weeks (and Reach #1 in Your Category) – Part 2

This is part 2 of a 3-part blog series I'm writing on my experience with publishing on the Kindle platform. If you missed part 1, be sure to check it

by Lise Cartwright