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Paige Duke

Paige Duke

About Paige Duke

Paige is an editor by day and writer by night. A shameless book nerd, she loves any well-told story that transports her to faraway worlds or the deepest regions of the human spirit. She's a believer in the astounding power of love, in opening herself up to life's many surprises, and in chocolate as the cure for just about any ailment. Read more about Paige.

What’s The Best Way To Print Physical Copies Of Your Book?

March 27, 2019 by Paige Duke 2 Comments

What’s The Best Way To Print Physical Copies Of Your Book?

The question I’m most often asked by authors intending to self-publish is, ‘How do I print my book?’ Enter PoD: print on demand. It’s the preferred option for self-publishing authors for many reasons, but the one you probably care about most is cost. The PoD model doesn’t require retailers to stock inventory, which means you don’t pay for a thousand copies of your book to be printed and stored …

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Layering Is The Secret To Crafting A Stronger Plot

February 20, 2019 by Paige Duke 5 Comments

Layering Is The Secret To Crafting A Stronger Plot

Do you love a good subplot? I confess, I love a story with complex subplots and a big cast. I get a little thrill every time two characters meet for the first time. And I love getting to see how people and places are interconnected in ways the characters don’t realize. It’s a god-like perspective we humans aren’t granted in our earthly existence. Strong subplots are a hallmark of sophisticated …

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Here’s How To Avoid Being Snared In A Publishing Scam

January 23, 2019 by Paige Duke 2 Comments

Here’s How To Avoid Being Snared In A Publishing Scam

For many people, publishing a book is a lifelong dream, but it’s also a struggle. In today’s market, writers also need to be at least partially their own editors, their own agents, and their own marketers, and that means straying into unfamiliar territory. It’s no wonder, then, that there are those out there waiting to scam authors, taking advantage of both their passion and their …

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What You Need To Know About Publishing With A Small Press

December 17, 2018 by Paige Duke 2 Comments

What You Need To Know About Publishing With A Small Press

In the ever-changing world of the publishing industry, your options are often distilled into three categories: traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. Broadly speaking, this is accurate, but an unfortunate consequence of these groupings is that few authors consider publishing through a small press. It’s true that a small press still falls under the traditional publishing …

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Is A Writing Retreat Right For You?

November 19, 2018 by Paige Duke 4 Comments

Is A Writing Retreat Right For You?

Is a writing retreat right for you? To some, it sounds indulgent, but there are other ways of asking the same question. For example, do you find yourself working constantly? When you slow down and take time for yourself, do you feel guilty? Are you in a constant state of busyness? For some, this feels like the only sure path to success. For others, it seems like a necessity – there are simply too …

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How To Make The Most Of Your Research Trip

October 15, 2018 by Paige Duke 4 Comments

How To Make The Most Of Your Research Trip

Many travelers tramp through Europe like they’re visiting the cultural zoo. “Ooh, that guy in lederhosen yodeled! Excuse me, could you do that again in the sunshine so I can get a good picture?” It’s important to stow your camera, roll up your sleeves, and enjoy the real thing. – Rick Steves, ‘Becoming a Temporary European’ These wise words from Rick Steves are geared toward travelers, but I …

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