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The Book Mechanic
Down-and-dirty growth strategies for commercial writers and creators, with a blue collar work ethic, and a no-nonsense voice.
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Kathy Widenhouse
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The Book Mechanic
Jul 20, 2022
What’s the Ideal Length for Your Email Marketing Messages?
It depends. But these days, less is more.
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Kathy Widenhouse
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The Book Mechanic
Jun 9, 2022
Writing Better and Faster is Simpler Than You Think
Use this simple 5-step writing process to complete…
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Kathy Widenhouse
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The Book Mechanic
May 24, 2022
What Goes on a Back Cover of a Book?
Back-of-the-book content moves readers place your book on their…
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Kathy Widenhouse
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The Book Mechanic
Mar 10, 2022
How To Write As You Talk
3 practical tips for conversational writing
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The Book Mechanic
Mar 1, 2022
The Very First Step in Writing a Nonfiction Book
Identify the problem your book will solve
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The Book Mechanic
Jan 25, 2022
How Long Should Your eBook Be?
It’s about words rather than pages
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Kathy Widenhouse
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The Book Mechanic
Jan 11, 2022
3 Types of Newsletters: Which One Works for You?
No matter what format you choose, focus on one topic…
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Kathy Widenhouse
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The Book Mechanic
Jan 4, 2022
Why 10-Cent Words Are Better Than 10-Dollar Words
Word choice matters. Ask two Pulitzer prize winners.
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Kathy Widenhouse
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The Book Mechanic
Dec 14, 2021
5 Fun Gifts for Writers
Useful gadgets that writers can use to capture ideas on the go
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The Book Mechanic
Dec 13, 2021
Who Is Your Target Reader? Use This Checklist to Find Out
Answer these simple questions and you’ll…
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