Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

grab attention

Grab Attention: A Great Start Will Grab Your Reader’s Attention

How do you grab attention to your story? The start of your story may be the most important thing you write. Some opening lines are so famous, they’ve become part of our everyday conversations. Can you start story with an … Continue reading »

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interior book design

Interior Book Design: A Great Design Is Important

One of the best investments you can make in your self-published writing career is to work with a professional who specializes in interior book design. Most writers aren’t book designers, and you don’t have time to learn the necessary skills … Continue reading »

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book tok

Book Tok: Hype or a Great Marketing Tool?

Wondering what Book Tok is? One of our favorite pastimes is pulling up a video to watch and the topics we can choose from cover every possible interest and topic imaginable. And while mindlessly scrolling through videos on platforms like … Continue reading »

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coffee table books

Coffee Table Books: 8 Interesting Topics

Creating coffee table books that readers will love is a dream of many authors. Before you begin the planning, writing, and printing of coffee table books, understanding the popular topics for these visually stunning books, who typically buys them, and … Continue reading »

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printed coupon booklets

Printed Coupon Booklets: An Outstanding Way to Build Customer Loyalty

Interested in printed coupon booklets? Customer reward programs are a terrific way to build loyalty to your store, brand, or product. Although customer reward programs have gone digital, many customers still enjoy using paper coupons and printed coupon booklets. These … Continue reading »

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program fundraising

Program Fundraising: How to Make an Outstanding Program Booklet

Looking for tips for program fundraising? You have an event coming up, and you’ve been tasked with designing the program and getting it printed. How can your organization cover those costs? The classic way is to sell advertising in the … Continue reading »

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lead magnet

Lead Magnet: A Great Way to Grow Your Business

How can a lead magnet help grow your business? Writing a book is more than an enjoyable challenge. If you are in business, a book with your name on it can be a powerful marketing tool. Many people successfully create … Continue reading »

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real estate booklet

Real Estate Booklet: 7 Steps to a Great Design

The right marketing is crucial for any realtor. If you want customers to find you, you’ve got to get the word out about your listings, showings, and ability to help buyers find the perfect new home. With a combination of … Continue reading »

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comic teaching

Comic Teaching: How to Use Comics as Great Teaching Tools

Is comic teaching effective? Classrooms worldwide use educational tools that engage students and make learning more fun and accessible to all students. One of the exciting teaching tools educators recently have begun to utilize is storytelling through the pages of … Continue reading »

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Writing Mistakes: Avoid These Common Mistakes

Are you worried about making writing mistakes? Even the most fluent prose or the most serious grounding in research can result in sloppy writing if you make amateurish mistakes in grammar, style, and spelling. These writing mistakes are common, especially … Continue reading »

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