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This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
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* New Moderators for the Author Feedback Group
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last updated Jun 25, 2025 09:37PM
This topic has been closed to new comments. * Updated policy on ISBNs and ASINs
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last updated Mar 14, 2018 01:06AM
* A Note About Commercial Reviews
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * PLEASE READ – Where should I post My Questions and Comments?
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last updated Nov 05, 2013 11:09PM
This topic has been closed to new comments. * PLEASE READ: A Warning About Self-Promotion
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last updated Mar 26, 2013 07:50PM
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * PLEASE READ: Author Program FAQ
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last updated Nov 05, 2013 11:24PM
What makes a book memorable for you?
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last updated Aug 26, 2026 06:22AM
Brooklyn Book Festival
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last updated Jul 21, 2026 09:22PM
Hello fellow readers and authors,
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last updated Jun 14, 2026 07:12PM
Is this person genuine?
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Beta readers wanted for first ch's of YA speculative
By Jonathan · 1 post · 3 views
last updated Sep 02, 2026 10:33PM
Reviews-based extortion scam
By Ian · 7 posts · 98 views
last updated Aug 19, 2026 03:49PM
Can't figure out the genre or categories
By Jo · 3 posts · 15 views
last updated Feb 13, 2026 08:59AM
Reviewers needed for this legit lit - have your introspective spectacles available.
By Michael · 2 posts · 23 views
last updated May 21, 2025 05:51PM
Hello dear authors
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * Publishing Info
By Patrick · 1 post · 1172 views
last updated Sep 02, 2010 10:33PM
Hi
By Julie · 3 posts · 8 views
last updated Aug 22, 2026 04:08PM
I unlinked my author page from my reviews and now its gone
By Amy · 1 post · 9 views
last updated Aug 21, 2026 10:25PM
Free Review Copy Available! Book 2 of 4: The Treasury of Tiny Wonders - 10 New Magical Adventures for Brave Explorers (Vol. 2)
By Maksym · 2 posts · 9 views
last updated Aug 13, 2026 05:28PM
Let's cross promote each others book
By Kimberly · 9 posts · 71 views
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