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indie publishing and what i wish i’d done differently

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024 nesskingsley

I'd hoped that my book would spread like a contagion through word of mouth and develop a cult following without trying to do a jot of marketing. No, I don't harbour delusions of grandeur. Pfft.

Tagged a most irregular prophecy, indie publishing, marketing, writing2 Comments
books misc

how to design a front cover for your book – a follow up

November 3, 2021October 31, 2021 nesskingsley

It's back! It has a new front cover! It's been edited! It's as short as ever! And I didn't: a) do the editing or b) do the front cover design and yes, I call that an absolute win.

Tagged design, front cover, indie publishing, our intrepid heroine6 Comments
books misc

a most irregular prophecy – front cover reveal also, unicorn poop

July 11, 2021July 12, 2021 nesskingsley

It's called A Most Irregular Prophecy. It's not just about unicorn poop anymore.

Tagged indie publishing, new book, publishing5 Comments

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