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How Much Should You Spend on an Editor? Building Your Book Budget

Wondering how much to budget for editing your book? The answer depends on your goals. From hobby writers to entrepreneurs, here’s a breakdown of editing costs and tips for getting the most out of your budget. Ready to dive into self-publishing? Download my free Self-Publisher's Quick Guide for more insights!

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Aja Jackson Aja Jackson

Rewriting my Life. Reclaiming my Voice.

After my divorce, I felt silenced. For years, I had built my writing identity around marriage and family, and when that chapter of my life ended, so did my voice as an author. It wasn’t until I started working on a memoir about life after 40 that I began to rediscover who I was—both as a writer and as a person. This journey has been about finding my voice again and learning how to share my story authentically.

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Aja Jackson Aja Jackson

AI is Making you Sound Like a Robot (But here’s how to fix it)

Your unique voice as an author is your most valuable asset. It’s not your topic that sets you apart, because most topics have been written about before. What makes your work stand out is how you write about it. But here’s the problem: many authors are over-relying on AI tools, and the result is a lot of writing that sounds... well, robotic.

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