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Continue reading →: Finding Alpha, Beta, & ARC Readers
Trust me, they are out there. First, what are they? Alpha Reader An Alpha Reader is someone who can provide feedback on your early drafts. If you’re lucky they may give you feedback on each chapter as you write! Beta Reader Think of them as a proof reader. This would…
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Continue reading →: Print-on-Demand
Are you wondering how you can get your books printed in paperback or hardcover? This should help! Print-on-Demand This is how you get a single book printed at a time. Think of it as made-to-order. There are multiple services out there, but which would work best for you? I am…
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Continue reading →: From Manuscript to Type-Setting
Manuscript Formatting Typically, you would format your drafts into manuscript format in order to submit it to an agent, from the agent to the publisher. Your editor is going to suggest getting it into manuscript format anyway. How? Check out this handy article on manuscript formatting. TLDR, didn’t wanna read…
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Continue reading →: Copyright, Trademark, and ISBN
Intellectual property rights, trade marks, copyrights, and such all get very confusing. I am here to try and make it less. ISBN An ISBN is just an identifier. It helps libraries, retailers, etc. find your book. You only need an ISBN if you are looking to get into those networks.…
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Continue reading →: Audience, Genre, & Sub-GenreYou wrote a book, so what? Um, excuse me, this is The Comfy Hermit. Right, so you wrote a book?! Omg, yes! Of course, there is no real way to measure it but there are guesstimates out there that less than 20% of manuscripts are written. Less than 1% are…
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Continue reading →: Back to Basics Part 1In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Continue reading →: What to do After the First Draft-Alpha/Beta ReadersChallenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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Continue reading →: Types of EditorsEvery business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
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Continue reading →: Artists-Book Cover ResourcesThe magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.
A Guild for Self-Publishers and Indie Creatives
Who is The Comfy Hermit?
If it’s a cold month, I will be under an electric blanket, snuggling up with my kitties.
I am a homebody. You may have guessed, very introverted. I love it. I embrace it.
You may also recognize me as the author, KC Fetch.
I am over the stigma of self-publishing and the gate-keeping to resources created by author’s guilds and such. So, let’s do it! Let’s change our world together.
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