Your fiction novel: Five things your first chapter simply must do
“Any element in the prologue that advances the story should be written in the story itself.” The most edited page of an entire manuscript...
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julienavickasautho
Feb 27, 20235 min read
Launch Your Book: 5 Cornerstone Strategies for a Successful Release Day
“You are your own brand. You are selling yourself as an author just as much as you are selling your novels or stories.” Launch days are...
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julienavickasautho
Jan 25, 20234 min read
When a blank page looks back: Six USEFUL tips for combatting writer’s block
“There are no other words for it. I was, quite simply, suffering from writer’s block.” I cannot pretend that there are not already a...
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julienavickasautho
Dec 13, 20225 min read
2022: The Year I Published a Book (er—well, 2)
“I’m Julie Navickas. I’m an award-winning published author. The journey just started, and I have a lifetime to reach my...
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julienavickasautho
Oct 21, 20223 min read
<strong>Did you write a book? Then you need a digital press kit. </strong>
“A digital press kit is a central hub for all the pertinent details about your book. It’s an easy to navigate clickable link that’ll...
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julienavickasautho
Aug 31, 20224 min read
<strong>10 Things I Learned After Publishing My 1<sup>st</sup> Novel</strong>
“Once you decide to pursue your passion, document the struggles and successes. It’s about the journey. It’s about the growth. It’s about...
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julienavickasautho
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Book Hooks: How to Snag a Reader (Hook, Line & Sinker)
“What you think might snag a reader may turn out to just be a tiny nibble. And what you need is the hook, line, and sinker. Keep fishing...
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julienavickasautho
Jun 4, 20222 min read
Are You Ready to Publish Your Book? Optimize Your Success and Publish at the Right Time of Year
“And with that shift, new trends are on the rise. But one thing that has not changed is the seasonal approach to the way books are...
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julienavickasautho
Apr 30, 20224 min read
One Year in the Making: The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy
“If you’ve played a role in my author journey, please know that I sincerely appreciate you. I’m grateful for you. And not one person goes...
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julienavickasautho
Apr 4, 20223 min read
So, You Want to be a Better Writer? 5 Quick Tips to Help You Show, Not Tell.
Originally appeared on the Burning Soul Press Blog 4.4.22 Everyone thinks they can write a book. How hard can it be, right? You sit down,...
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julienavickasautho
Feb 28, 20224 min read
Beta Reading: It’s More Than, “Did You Like It?”
“Your mom is not a beta reader; she will not provide you with critical feedback because… well, she’s your mom!” Picture it. It’s the...
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julienavickasautho
Feb 3, 20223 min read
Nail the Synopsis: How to Write Your Entire Novel in a Single Page
“I did all the wrong things first and learned from my mistakes.” My stomach still clenches thinking about the painstaking task of writing...
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julienavickasautho
Jan 14, 20224 min read
How to Jumpstart Your Author PR in 3 Easy Steps
“If you’re an author looking to jumpstart your PR efforts, you’ll be well served to follow these three pieces of advice.” Back in 2006, I...
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julienavickasautho
Dec 27, 20214 min read
The Top 5 Mistakes New Writers Make
“Like everything else in life, we learn from the mistakes we make. And writing is no different.” I remember the day I said, “I’m going to...
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julienavickasautho
Dec 16, 20214 min read
Give Yourself Permission
Guest Post on Trending, The Association for Women in Communications 12.16.21 “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You...
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julienavickasautho
Nov 26, 20216 min read
From Manuscript to Printed Book: the Evolution of Marketing Practices
“You’re just an Instagram post away from finding an ideal reader – not busting out a ballad in the public square.” Goodreads. Book Bub....
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julienavickasautho
Nov 12, 20213 min read
Drafting a Query Letter: How to Find Success Pitching an Agent
“Writing about your writing… is harder than the actual writing.” True or False? The hardest part of the publishing process is writing...
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julienavickasautho
Oct 22, 20213 min read
Writing Romance: Five Simple Rules
“By the time the bedroom door closes, the reader feels the soul, not the sheets.” “Oh, you write those kinds of books?” Yeah, I do. But...
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julienavickasautho
Sep 26, 20212 min read
Maximize your SEO: 6 Strategies to Optimize your Blog
First Appeared on the Burning Soul Press Blog 9.21.21. “Let your words do the work for you… and bring ideal readers to your page.” You’ve...
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julienavickasautho
Sep 14, 20213 min read
How to Fit Writing into Life: Top Five Strategies for Making Writing a Daily Reality
“If you want to be an author. Be an author.” “You’re not human, right?” “Do you sleep?” “How do you find the time?” “But don’t you have...
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