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The Definitive Guide to Must-Have Novel Writing Tools for Authors of All Levels

The Definitive Guide to Must-Have Novel Writing Tools for Authors of All Levels

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

What writing tools you need to have if you want to write a novel? Here are the guideline to find the right tools for you and what I personally use in my writing process.

What Most Authors Get Flat-Out Wrong About the AI Writing Tools

What Most Authors Get Flat-Out Wrong About the AI Writing Tools

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Just tell the AI what you want to write and it will spit out the book for you without having you to do anything much. While they’re not wrong that we’ll reach to that point someday, but they’re also flat-out wrong about everything else about the AI writing tools.

Republish a Book: Is It Worth Doing and How You Can Go About It

Republish a Book: Is It Worth Doing and How You Can Go About It

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Some authors will tell you that it’s not worth putting your attention on republishing your books. But I beg to differ on that. Here’s when you should consider republish your book and how you can go about it.

How You Can Use Generative AI Tools Like Midjourney in Your Writing Process

How You Can Use Generative AI Tools Like Midjourney in Your Writing Process

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Let’s face it, a generative AI tool like Midjourney is a total game changer for many authors. While many authors tend to use Midjourney to create images for their book cover, I see Midjourney as something else. Here’s how Midjourney can help you with your writing even if it’s an AI tool for creating images.

The Simplest Way to Start Building an Email List

The Simplest Way to Start Building an Email List

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

Not going to lie that the technical aspect of building an email list can be a little complicated to many authors. But this approach can be another alternative to those who find the aspect of building an email list a hassle.

What Has Changed Over The Years When It Comes to Selling Books on Amazon

What Has Changed Over The Years When It Comes to Selling Books on Amazon

by Suhaili Shazreena | Publishing Insights

If you’ve been publishing long enough, then you’ll notice that the Amazon now is so much different from when KDP was first introduced. While the fundamentals remain the same, this particular change however changes the way we publish on Amazon.

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