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How Self-Publishing Authors Can Use AI as a Personal Assistant
Save time, write faster, and grow your side hustle with the best AI tools for writers.
15 hrs ago
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J.R. Heimbigner
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Mini Books: A Tail of Two Platforms
Your mini book length depends on your platform.
Sep 8
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J.R. Heimbigner
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You Still Have Time To Publish Your Book, Let Me Tell You How
Why September is the unofficial second new year and now is the perfect time to write and publish your book.
Sep 1
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J.R. Heimbigner
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August 2025
Why Self-Publishing + Digital Products Works
10 Benefits + the 10 Steps I Take to Make it Work
Aug 29
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J.R. Heimbigner
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The Books to Business Blueprint: Building a Side Hustle With Self-Publishing and Digital Products
A step-by-step guide to creating a steady, scalable income — even if you’re just starting part-time.
Aug 19
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J.R. Heimbigner
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Why Amazon KDP Is Still a Smart Play for Authors in 2025
Ignore the doomers. Here’s how indie authors are still making real money with KDP — and how you can too.
Aug 12
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J.R. Heimbigner
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Why Not Make August Your Month To Start Your Self-Publishing Empire?
31 days to start collecting emails, writing books, and making sales.
Aug 4
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J.R. Heimbigner
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July 2025
The Secret Sauce For My Writing Success
And you can spread this sauce over your writing efforts and find success too.
Jul 29
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J.R. Heimbigner
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WRITE. YOUR. BOOK.
If you want to be an author…
Jul 19
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J.R. Heimbigner
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Why I Still Write Books (Even When They Don’t Always Sell)
Because you need more than fame and fortune to keep you going.
Jul 15
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J.R. Heimbigner
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Gumroad vs. Stan Store: Why I Switched Platforms as a Digital Creator
If you’ve been in the creator economy for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard of Gumroad — the go-to platform for indie authors, artists, and…
Jul 9
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J.R. Heimbigner
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SPW #11: Struggling
Every creator hits seasons of struggle. I think I’m there. Here’s what I’m doing to get out.
Jul 5
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J.R. Heimbigner
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