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11 things you need to know about being an indie author #indieauthors #publishing

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Cara Bristol

If you’re an indie author/publisher, you are a small business. Maybe a really small business of one, but still a business. In a recent USA Today article, Rhonda Abrams outlined 11 secrets of success for small businesses. Abrams is a … Continue reading →

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Where has the year gone? Mid-year goal review…

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Cara Bristol

Can you believe we’re half way through the year! Merry Christmas! Fortunately, I’m on track with what I wanted to accomplish this year. As I do with writing, I’ve tweaked the plot (plan) as I got into the story (year), … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes: what actually happens when you a release book

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Cara Bristol

You want me to do what on release day? Nooooo…. On release day, I dance to a frenetic beat, a la “Maniac” from the movie Flashdance. (See it on You Tube here) I clear my calendar for the day and … Continue reading →

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How I keep track of expenses for my taxes #WriteTip #TaxTip

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Cara Bristol

Don’t hate me, but I have all my writing/business tax data collected, categorized, added up, and ready to take to my accountant. I discovered years ago if I kept track during the year, the end of the year was a … Continue reading →

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Planning for 2016: thinking BIG!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Cara Bristol

“To do anything, we must first believe it can be done. Believing something can be done sets the mind in motion to find a way to do it.” “Big men do not laugh at big ideas.” “No one accomplishes more … Continue reading →

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The business side of writing: the important of having a plan

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Cara Bristol

When you first start writing, it’s easy to “pants” your career just as you would pants your way through writing. But as you publish more and more books and new opportunities come your way, a little “plotting” can keep you … Continue reading →

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Don’t take it personally…it’s just business

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Cara Bristol

“Don’t take it personally–it’s business.” If you’re an author or an aspiring one, you’ve heard that phrase a time or two. It is said to console an author whose work has received a rejection or criticism by a publisher or … Continue reading →

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