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A justifiable deep dive into the tropes of Justified.

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7 Publishing Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have to

7 Publishing Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have to

How to avoid the traps most indie authors find themselves befuddled with, and why you should consider coming to Boot Camp for Author Publishers later this month.

Writing History When History Is Fragmented

Writing History When History Is Fragmented

Crafting Musa: Lion of Mali in the Absence of Certainty

Stop Playing the Part of a Marketer to Sell Your Books

Stop Playing the Part of a Marketer to Sell Your Books

Build the foundation of your marketing strategy like this instead.

The Golden Age of Weird is here

The Golden Age of Weird is here

Weirdness isn’t a liability anymore. It’s a career path. The more the average gets automated, the more the extraordinary stands out.

The Best Audience Development Tips of Your Life

The Best Audience Development Tips of Your Life

Cultivating visibility online as an Introvert even if you go viral.

The Secret No One Tells You About Success

The Secret No One Tells You About Success

No one tells you this when you publish your first book, but it’s not your cover, your story, or your ad strategy that determines if you’ll succeed.

How to write faster without sacrificing quality using dictation

How to write faster without sacrificing quality using dictation

A guide to getting out of the weeds and into your flow faster to get through your first draft and closer to publication.

Setting SMART Goals for Success

Setting SMART Goals for Success

Do you have a goal, or do you have a burden? Learn how to make goals that will energize you instead of feeling like a weight dragging you down.

Beyond Print-on-Demand: Why indie authors need both POD and long-run printing in their sales strategy

Beyond Print-on-Demand: Why indie authors need both POD and long-run printing in their sales strategy

Expand your printing options and understand how to use what when to grow your indie author business.

70 Coffees in 6 Weeks: How It Changed the Way I View Sales

70 Coffees in 6 Weeks: How It Changed the Way I View Sales

How ditching the pitch for 70 hours of listening rewired my approach to business.

7 steps to thriving as a writer in a changing publishing world

7 steps to thriving as a writer in a changing publishing world

Actionable advice for authors to grow with confidence, beat burnout, and build a lasting creative career.

Rev up your inciting incident with the Enneagram

Rev up your inciting incident with the Enneagram

Align your main character's journey with their personality type to unlock a deep resonance between your readers and your story.

The power of the cult-hit author

The power of the cult-hit author

I'd rather be a cool underground hit than a famous bestseller any day of the week.

Weaving meaning into your brand through storytelling

Weaving meaning into your brand through storytelling

How to infuse your brand with emotional resonance, build trust through authentic narratives and craft stories that align with your vision and values.

How to Build a Book Marketing Stack Without Hiring Consultants (or Losing Your Mind)
How to Get Actual Feedback from Beta Readers (Not Just 'I Loved It!')

How to Get Actual Feedback from Beta Readers (Not Just 'I Loved It!')

Say goodbye to 'It was nice' and hello to detailed, chapter-by-chapter insights. Finally, a process that turns your beta readers into your secret editing weapon."

The Writing Mindset

The Writing Mindset

Learn Nishka Rathi’s roadmap for crafting a thriving, long-term writing career through intentional growth, continuous learning, and community support.

Your voice, your story, your narration

Your voice, your story, your narration

Why self-narrating your audiobook is the smartest move for authors in 2025

5 Substack 'Secrets' To Take Your Publication To The Next Level

5 Substack 'Secrets' To Take Your Publication To The Next Level

Effective strategies to grow and monetize your Substack faster than ever in 2025.

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