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Why You Need a Writing Schedule

Why You Need a Writing Schedule

Figuring out how to write a book is easy. Actually writing the book is hard. If you don’t have a plan what’s to say anything will get done? Nothing if we listen to the advice of Ben Franklin. When I was a kid, my grandmother always joked that she’d get to her to do list…Read More

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Goal setting to make a living as an author

Goal setting to make a living as an author

Author Goal Setting You’ve decided you want to be an author when you grow up. And not just any author but one who makes a living writing. That’s an awesome goal. Making a living doing what you love is the most wonderful feeling in the world. What’s holding you back? There are 2 things I…Read More

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Top 5 Steps to Making a Living As An Author

Top 5 Steps to Making a Living As An Author

Hi, I’m so glad you stopped by! Do you like fiction novels? Then you’re in the right place. I not only write them but I also LOVE helping other authors realize their dreams. I now have over 17 fiction and 3 non-fiction books published, not counting the boxed sets. Being an author is seriously the BEST…Read More

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You Must Have a Strong WHY for Your Goals

You Must Have a Strong WHY for Your Goals

Do you have a strong WHY for your goals? If your goal is to be a writer and make a living at it, that’s awesome! Achieving your goal of being an authorpreneur requires a positive attitude and a clear focus. First I want to say, I’m totally proud of you and your desire to follow…Read More

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Build An Author Platform To Increase Your Book Sales

Build An Author Platform To Increase Your Book Sales

The author platform. Do You Have One? Some might argue that if you’re a fiction author, an author platform isn’t as important than if you’re a non-fiction author. But I don’t necessarily agree. Here are my thoughts about building an author platform if you’re a fiction author. The great thing about today’s level of technology…Read More

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Write Compelling Back Cover Copy

Write Compelling Back Cover Copy

You must write compelling back cover copy if you want to sell books. It’s your elevator speech, your sales pitch. It’s the brief 200 words snapshot telling your potential reader all the exciting things your books contain. It’s a short couple of paragraphs, along with your book cover, that motivates someone to click the buy…Read More

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My name is Laina and welcome to my blog. In Pursuit of Fabulous is a lifestyle and writing blog where I talk about midlife women's issues, the mystery and romance books I write, and the art of writing and self-publishing. My goal is to entertain, educate, and inspire women to be their most fabulous! Because life is better when you make it fabulous.

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