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Free Publicity & How to Use Social Media as a Force Multiplier
Authors are always looking for ways to promote books without breaking the bank. Here’s a list of free publicity opportunities I’ve...

MiiriamVanScott
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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Ditch the Crutch
One of the biggest challenges in writing is getting your point across to readers, so don’t sabotage your message with words and phrases...

MiiriamVanScott
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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How to Write a Great First Chapter
One of the biggest issues novelists struggle with is how to begin their books. And that’s a valid concern, because experts will tell you...

MiiriamVanScott
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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Book Launch in the time of Covid
From the time I read Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot in 1977, I’ve dreamed of penning a horror novel of my own. That goal stayed with me...

MiiriamVanScott
Jan 31, 20223 min read
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The Hell Lady
It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2022, a full three decades since I first pitched the idea for what would become my first book. The...

MiiriamVanScott
Dec 31, 20212 min read
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10 FREE Ways Readers Can Help Authors Promote Their Books
As the release of my debut novel Bandun Gate fast approaches, family and friends have been reaching out asking what they can do to help...

MiiriamVanScott
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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Monsters, Madness & Movies: hidden gems
The Season of Scares is upon us again, and to mark the occasion I’ve put together a list of lesser-known horror films that are every bit...

MiiriamVanScott
Oct 14, 20212 min read
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Rules for Exploring Abandoned Churches
As I put the finishing touches on my Charleston-based horror story, I continue to explore the Holy City's dark side. Here are some...

MiiriamVanScott
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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