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3 tips on building a writing routine from writing coach Allison Fallon: 1️⃣ Put writing time in your calendar like an appointment 2️⃣ Write right after waking (or late at night — your brain's still primed either way) 3️⃣ Find your environment, even if it's weird (one song on repeat, anyone?)

Did you know the Kobo Writing Life interface is available in 8 languages, including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and both Traditional and Simplified Chinese? But the best part: You can upload your content in virtually any language.

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In this episode of the Re-Writing Life Podcast, New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne shared foundational strategies for authors looking to build an authentic author brand and establish a highly engaged presence on Instagram and Pinterest. https://pod.link/672421253

Kobo readers are everywhere 🌍️ What is the most exciting country someone has bought your book from?

What’s harder: Naming your characters or writing the book blurb?

A well-crafted author intro email should include: - Greeting & Gratitude: Personalize it - Your Journey: A quick look at who you are. - Exclusive Content: Reward them - Expectations: How often will you email? - Connect: Link your socials. - Clear CTA: Give them one specific next step.

400 episodes! An incredible milestone 🎉 For this one, our KWL leaders (VP Ashleigh & Director Tara) celebrate the evolution of publishing, the growth of indie authorship, and the exciting opportunities authors have today to reach readers around the world. https://pod.link/672421253

New to the Kobo Writing Life family? Welcome! 🖋️✨ We want to get to know you and your books better so we can help you find your next readers. If you’re keeping your books wide, we want to hear from you! https://forms.clickup.com/45031420/f/1ay7zw-663091/MTTSPONV1ED8J48IKF

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What advice would you give to a new indie author?

Psst...we've got exciting news! We're introducing Kobo Plus bulk opt in 🎉 - with one click on your dashboard, you can now make all your titles available to subscription readers.

We revisit bestselling author Susan Stoker on this episode of the ReWriting Life podcast. We discussed how she creates her romance series from creating the initial layout on Excel to deciding which marketing strategies to use when launching a new series. https://pod.link/672421253

When you have writer's block, what is your go-to reset?

We thought it would be the right time to remind everyone that Kobo doesn't have a 70% price cap 👀

This week, we’re chatting with author Emma Davie! We talk about her path from journalism to fiction, writing without plotting, deadline pressure, creative routines, and how Good for the Summer came to life with Kobo Originals. https://pod.link/672421253

Describe your writing process in three emojis. I’ll start: 🥤💻️ 🫠

Me when I find a typo in my published book

Dos and don’ts for novellas (please note: these are suggestions, not instructions!): - DON'T limit yourself (except word count) - DO keep your plot (relatively) simple - DON'T neglect to world-build - DO let your readers know that this is a novella - DON'T plan to write a sequel or a series

In this episode of Re-Writing Life, we were joined by Jessica Ward, also known as J. R. Ward. We have a great conversation about Jessica’s writing process, the evolution of her career, writing an unreliable narrator and having multiple pen names! https://pod.link/672421253

Happy Audiobook Month! Here are some tips: - Think like a storyteller - Choose a narrator who fits your story and audience - Research top audiobooks in your genre - Ask about timelines, workload, and availability - Listen for clear, natural narration quality - Make sure files and backups are saved