Dee Marley

IBPA PUBSPOT ARTICLE published Monday, January 01, 2018 By: Kelly Abbott When it comes to writing, it’s not enough to be good. Often, what differentiates a good writer from a great one is the hustle, or relentless pursuit and promotion of one’s craft. 1. Social Media From LinkedIn to Facebook to Snapchat, leveraging social media is a necessity for writers wanting to engage with readers, fans, and people in the industry. From follows on Twitter, to exchanging witty banter on Facebook, social...

IBPA PUBSPOT ARTICLE published Wednesday, June 01, 2022 By: Erin Wright As an author contemplating their overall publishing career, a lot of time is spent figuring out how to diversify by creating print versions of a book, or selling merch from a website, or translating the catalog into another language. Too often, people overlook a simple, low-key income stream that is available to every author with a website: affiliate income from bookstores. Every major e-book storefront (Amazon, Barnes &...

IBPA PUBSPOT ARTICLE published Friday, October 04, 2024 By: Alexa Schlosser I recently had a chance to connect with IBPA member Samuél Lopez-Barrantes about his use of Substack. If you’re unfamiliar, Substack is a platform that allows writers to publish newsletters directly to their subscribers, offering a space for creators to share content and build their audience without intermediary algorithms. Lopez-Barrantes has successfully utilized Substack to share his creative expressions, foster a...