Pen & Quill

Pen & Quill

Nikki Auberkett

When “Inexpensive” Becomes “Overworked and Underpaid”

There’s a distinct difference between balancing a budget and pinching pennies—and the latter risks perpetuating the American slave culture…

Sep 8, 2022

When “Inexpensive” Becomes “Overworked and Underpaid”

Sep 8, 2022

Nikki Auberkett

What’s the #1 Secret to Successful Self-Publishing? Run It Like a Business

Print-on-demand technology has been a game-changer for the publishing industry, with companies like IngramSpark leveling the playing field…

Jan 18, 2022

What’s the #1 Secret to Successful Self-Publishing? Run It Like a Business

Jan 18, 2022

Nikki Auberkett

Dos and Don’ts for Book Awards

It’s been almost a year, and I keep forgetting to tell people: I’ve been, and will continue to be, a book awards judge.

Jan 14, 2022

Dos and Don’ts for Book Awards

Jan 14, 2022

Nikki Auberkett

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Self-Publishing Authors Make (That Directly Affect Sales!)

I recently conducted a market survey with aspiring writers as well as self-published authors to see where the biggest points of frustration…

Jan 12, 2022

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Self-Publishing Authors Make (That Directly Affect Sales!)

Jan 12, 2022

Nikki Auberkett

The 4 Layers of Editing (& Why You Need Them)

You’ve finally finished writing your first draft of your novel, and you’re ready to have it looked over by an editor — but what type of…

Jan 12, 2022

The 4 Layers of Editing (& Why You Need Them)

Jan 12, 2022

Nikki Auberkett

Write & Publish Your Novel in a Year

It’s the first week of January 2022, which means that your New Year’s Resolution List is probably staring you in the face.

Jan 5, 2022

Write & Publish Your Novel in a Year

Jan 5, 2022

Pen & Quill

A companion to the Pen & Quill podcast (available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify). Pen & Quill is a publication of Tala Editorial, LLC — visit us at www.talaeditorial.com

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Nikki Auberkett

Author, Developmental Editor, and Cultural Anthropologist focusing on modern fantasy, global mythology, and horror/thriller. Instagram: @nikkiauberkett

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