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Dorrance Publishing – Writing Challenge

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Jul. 19th, 2016

School might be out for summer but that doesn’t mean that the learning has to stop! Rather than letting your kids’ brains take a vacation, too, we’re challenging them to… Dorrance Publishing – Writing Challenge

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Advice for Fiction Writers

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Jul. 12th, 2016

If you’re ready to write that fiction book that you’ve been thinking about for quite some time, we’re here to help! As an author, it’s up to you to paint… Advice for Fiction Writers

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Fourth of July Spotlight: America’s Greatness

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Jul. 4th, 2016

In keeping with the patriotic spirit of today’s holiday, the Fourth of July, we wanted to put the spotlight on the work of one Dorrance author in particular, Ann Geoffrey.… Fourth of July Spotlight: America’s Greatness

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How to Cultivate the Book within You

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Jun. 21st, 2016

“A book is like a garden, carried in the pocket” – Chinese Proverb As an author, the writing process and your book are all part of a beautiful cycle. This… How to Cultivate the Book within You

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Leave Your Mark: Create a Legacy

By: dev-dorrance

Jun. 14th, 2016

As an author, you’ve put into words your thoughts, feelings and ideas. When you become a published author, these musings are printed in indelible ink, and your story lives on… Leave Your Mark: Create a Legacy

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DIY Social Media: LinkedIn

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Jun. 7th, 2016

Did you know that LinkedIn has more than 433 million members? It’s this staggering number that makes LinkedIn a great platform to promote yourself as an author as well as… DIY Social Media: LinkedIn

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How to Make Your Pinterest Page Pop

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May. 31st, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, we offered you some insight on why it’s a good idea to create your own Pinterest page for promotional purposes. From building credibility to increasing… How to Make Your Pinterest Page Pop

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Your Dog’s Best Friend: The Dog Sitter

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May. 24th, 2016

May is National Pet Month – a month-long celebration that highlights the benefits that pets bring to people’s lives and vice versa. It’s for this reason that we wanted to… Your Dog’s Best Friend: The Dog Sitter

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DIY Social Media: Pinterest

By: dev-dorrance
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May. 17th, 2016

In the past, we’ve covered how you can promote your book via Facebook, Google + and Twitter. Today, we’re delving into an additional social property, Pinterest, and giving you three reasons… DIY Social Media: Pinterest

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How to Write the First Chapter of Your Book

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May. 10th, 2016

Sometimes, the hardest part about the writing process is actually getting started. You have a book idea in your mind, and now it’s up to you to extract those ideas… How to Write the First Chapter of Your Book

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