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    [PROGRESS THREAD]: Six-figure Fiction

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    I've decided to go ahead and put myself out there a bit (yikes) and start a progress thread for my self-publishing fiction ebooks plan. What qualifies me to be a fiction writer? Absolutely nothing. In fact, I would have to say I'm probably the least qualified that a person could be...
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    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

    GOLD! 
    That's the beauty of a progress thread though, you don't have to already have the goal achieved before making it. You can update with daily words produced, thoughts on the process, whatever. I'm debating on starting one, myself, even though my first title isn't quite published yet.
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    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

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    I think people should make individual progress threads, instead of posting them here. Sifting through the ongoing posts related to this thread and its content, trying to find the updates of all the people who are working on their fiction titles, is tough to follow.
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    20 wise marriage tips from a man that was recently divorced.

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    I've been divorced for around 8 years now, here's my take on this. Before my divorce: - Supporting myself financially - Spare cash to investing in ideas - Absolutely zero debt - Car paid for - Renting my own place - Lived in the town where I grew up with my friends Immediately after my...
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    20 wise marriage tips from a man that was recently divorced.

    PEOPLE 
    Seems like the author is upset that he wasn't "perfect," and that he couldn't cater to his wife's every whim with the potency and tenacity of when they were first dating. I'm not saying his advice is bad, not at all. I think everyone tries to hit on those points, whether they realize it or...
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    Self Publishing a Kindle Book & then finding a publisher

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    I'm having a hard time understanding why anyone would really want a publisher. Ebooks outsell print books now, and you can self-publish to every major ebook platform. Then, you have print-on-demand places for your audience that wants print copies. Bookstores are becoming a thing of the past...
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    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

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    I agree with having your first pen name be practice. It's what I'm doing, since I know I'm not anywhere close to being a seasoned writer. I'm sure I'm making (and will make) a plethora of mistakes that I don't even realize I'm making. As for finding a pen name, I tend to do it with the same...
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    Just Take ACTION!

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    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

    GOLD! 
    Yeah, that's what I figured they were getting at. And, I certainly agree with that point. But, if I feel an "uttered quietly" is a best fit for a piece of dialogue, I'm not going to let Stephen King or whomever keep me from writing it (although, I always keep in mind the advice of those with...
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    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

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    I'm not saying they are right or wrong, and it definitely has me examining my own work. Modifiers, depending on their use, seem to be a matter of style, in my opinion. On a side note: In my short time learning about the world of writers/authoring, I've learned that, with very few exceptions...
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    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

    GOLD! 
    Interesting list. Not sure if I agree with: 4. Never use an adverb to modify the verb “said†… "I love you," he said somberly. "I love you," he said honestly. "I love you!" he said excitedly. All three seem to convey something fairly different to me. Thankfully, there's no real rules...
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    How Should Entrepreneurs Dress?

    This is definitely one of those "It depends" topics, in my opinion. If you're a billionaire entrepreneur with multiple large successes under your belt and a reputation to match, people won't really give a shit about what you wear. Ok, maybe some will, but at the end of the day, they may not...
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    Top Earning Millionaire Authors...

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    This list really, really surprises me. JK Rowling with $5 million? Surely they aren't only counting book sales. How in the world did she only make 5m between her Harry Potter book series and the movie deal that went with it? The movies were a huge success. From a moment of research, the whole...
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    Freshly Single and it Feels like Shit

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    The fact that you realize this is great. It's miles and miles ahead of most people your age. I'm quite older than you, been through the circus you're describing more times than I'd prefer. The hurt and all that crap always fades, and will eventually be replaced by another girl, who you swear is...
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    Would You Buy These?

    Considering that's the thing I see people mentioning most frequently (although this thread is a small sample), I would take that into consideration before production. If people like the idea of glasses pulling direct inspiration from exotic cars, and they want that, why not give it to them in a...
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    Why is this happening?

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    I may be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure the 0:00 duration in analytics is because Google uses the server timestamps of each loaded page to deliver this data. If they come to your landing page and spend 2 minutes on it, then, visit another page on your site, it'll report 2 minutes. However, if...
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    I made a decision to finally take control of my life - Need advices

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    I have to agree with what others have said so far. There's a ton of self-defeatism in all your posts. "I can't," "I don't want to," "I'm not able to," and on and on. If you spent half as much time on working/learning as you do finding excuses and feeling sorry for yourself, you'd probably be...
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    37 titles and millions of dollars. Can you write enough to make it?

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    Over $3 million in royalties in less than a year? Who says self-publishing isn't fastlane? ;) Edit: Also interesting to note that while her titles are littered with pissed-off reviews about how she's structured and released her main series, The Arrangement, it doesn't seem to be hurting her sales.
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    Words per day and tips?

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    Pretentious Title: How I Went From Writing 2,000 Words a Day to 10,000 Words a Day - Here's the brief guideline that started that book, for those who may be interested.
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    Words per day and tips?

    PUBLISHING 
    So, I've started writing my first fiction series (obviously inspired by Held for Ransom :)) and, I've really been amazed. I've never written anything like this before, and I can count on one hand how many fiction books I've read. But, I'm just in love with the process so far. I wake up thinking...

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