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5 Things I Have Learned Since Getting a Book Deal
 • Emily Krempholtz (she/her)
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Uncovering the book cover process
 • Emily Krempholtz (she/her)
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Your book is published! Now what?
 • Pip Davidson (he/they)
When (if ever) should you pay someone to help you with your book? 💰
 • Emily Krempholtz (she/her)
Your editor is not out to get you
 • Emily Krempholtz (she/her)
2
How to stop being scared of pitching your book
 • Emily Krempholtz (she/her)
2
Let’s get to the root of your self-promotion anxiety
I’m settling into my armchair, get ready for some amateur anxiety analysis!
 • 
Pip Davidson (he/they)
Uncovering the book cover process
So you can better judge books by their covers
 • 
Emily Krempholtz (she/her)
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So you want free books from publishers–here’s how to get them!
Getting free review copies from publishers is easier than you think
 • 
Pip Davidson (he/they)
Your editor is not out to get you
And why critical feedback is your friend
 • 
Emily Krempholtz (she/her)
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How to market your book when the world is on fire
You don't have to feel bad posting about your book when there's so much going on in the world--as long as you're thoughtful and intentional about it
 • 
Pip Davidson (he/they)
1
Break Free of the Endless Editing Loop
Make this the year you stop digging yourself into a deeper and deeper revisions hole!
 • 
Emily Krempholtz (she/her)
Finding the heart of your motivation (and a TikTok update)
Time for another sentimental end-of-year message!
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Pip Davidson (he/they)
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