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### AI music has me questioning how we make art

My youtube channel has started to skew towards some Chinese results, now that I’m back in language learning mode – and it recommended me some nice music. Great, I think… I can transcribe and translate the lyrics and use it to study. So I go to Google the name of the song and band and

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### Why We Love Horror Stories: The Psychology, History, and Cultural Pull of Fear

Fear should repel us. Biologically, terror is designed to keep us away from danger. Yet horror stories—the ones that leave us sweaty-palmed and staring at the dark corner of the bedroom—have been with us since the first campfires. And not only have they persisted, they’ve thrived: from Gothic novels to streaming horror franchises, from...

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### Why choosing a keyword-rich book title is a necessary evil for self-published writers

Let’s face it, choosing a keyword-rich title for your self-published book feels like selling your literary soul for clicks. You dream of clever metaphors and poetic subtleties, yet the harsh truth of online algorithms drags you kicking and screaming into SEO land. But here’s the uncomfortable reality: as a self-published author...

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### Vibe Coding is all the rage: but “no-code” tools are rage-inducing

Vibe coding, no code, low code—whatever you want to call it, the future of building things without laboriously hammering out lines of code is growing up fast. One minute you’re reading about “citizen developers” in corporate handbooks, the next you’re scanning app catalogs of robust, full-featured no-code tools that promise drag-and-drop magic...

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### AI Book Translation: Why It’s Easier Now Than Ever (And How to Do It)

I keep seeing people talking about how their translations are making them a ton of money, and I want in. The challenge is, it’s time-consuming. After a lot of research, Claude 3.7 seems the best at creative writing and will probably do a good job. But I’m trying to translate my 400,000 word vampire dystopia

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### Is blogging dead? Why you absolutely should NOT start a blog in 2025

Something I noticed recently, is just how much of the internet is shit. People talk about “AI slop” specifically, but most online blogs and websites have always been crap, and there’s a reason. Once people start getting traffic, it’s too easy to focus on the money. How do I get MORE traffic; how do I

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### Stop Drowning in Store Links: The Ultimate Guide to One-Link Book Pages for Authors

Why You Need a Single “Universal” Link There’s no bigger momentum-killer than forcing potential readers to sift through a dozen different URLs in your tweet, Facebook post, or email. Even the simplest call-to-action—“Buy my book!”—can get tangled when you’re juggling Amazon.com, Amazon UK, Kobo, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play...

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### The $500 book launch roadmap that will help you sell your first 5000 copies

Launching a book is hard. Selling 5000 copies? Even harder. Most authors write their book, hit publish, and hope for the best. But hope isn’t a strategy. You need a structured, repeatable process to get your book in front of the right readers—and keep it selling long after launch. This roadmap is designed to help

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### Where Is the BookTok Community Heading in 2025? Exploring New Homes After TikTok

For years, BookTok has been the go-to hub for readers, writers, and creators to share their love of books, drive trends, and even push obscure titles onto bestseller lists. But with the looming TikTok ban in the USA, many members of the BookTok community are scrambling to find new platforms to keep the magic alive.

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### 180 Essential Haikus for Surviving 2025: A Modern Glossary of Trends and Feelings

We’re overworked, under-resourced, and running on empty while the world demands more and more. No wonder we need new language for the new emotions and shared experiences we can barely describe. These are feelings people may be experiencing, and feelings are valid—and no amount of logic or dismissive commentary can explain them away. The...

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### New Year’s Goals, 2025 Publishing Predictions, Best Writing Journals & Dead Internet Theory

I’m gearing up for a big night out to celebrate new year’s, and also trying to finish up ALL the goals and projects I had planned to get done this year (spoiler… it didn’t work). I’ve been failing at things for a long time so I’m not super bothered about hitting all my arbitrary deadlines.

Sweet Bonanza

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### Best writing conferences, retreats and can’t-miss events for authors in 2025

Attending writing conferences and retreats can significantly enhance your craft, provide valuable industry insights, and expand your professional network. Here’s an extensive list of notable events tailored for authors: 1. Author Nation Conference 2. Novelists, Inc. (NINC) Conference 3. Romance Writers of America (RWA) Conference 4. San...

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