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September 9, 2024September 9, 2024On the Topic of Writing, Publishing & Marketing

Indie Authors: If You Can Invest in Only ONE Thing for Your Book…

I meet a lot of people at markets, festivals, and conventions. I also meet a lot of aspiring authors at […]

Author Sara A. Noe with the Chronicles of Avilesor books
August 21, 2024August 21, 2024Author Q&A

Q&A: Is It Better To Buy Books Directly from the Author?

The short answer is yes, from a revenue standpoint, the author makes more money when you buy directly from them […]

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024On the Topic of Writing, Publishing & Marketing

Should Fiction Authors Have a Blog? 5 Benefits of Blogging

I published my first fantasy novel in 2018. Now, I’m preparing to publish my fourth book in the award-winning Chronicles […]

Author and artist Sara A. Noe at her booth at Hometown Days in New Carlisle, IN
August 3, 2024August 3, 2024Entrepreneurship, On the Topic of Writing

Pros & Cons of Subscription-Based Content for Creative Entrepreneurs

In 2021, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program through the Indiana Arts […]

Rabbit and rosebush pencil sketch by Sara A. Noe in progress
July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Art & Photography, On the Topic of Writing

My Thoughts on AI as a Writer, Photographer, & Artist

AI is everywhere now. Some people are excited about all of the new possibilities on the horizon for humanity. Others […]

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June 20, 2024June 20, 2024Entrepreneurship, On the Topic of Writing, Publishing & Marketing

Mindful Blogging: Prioritizing Quality Over Quantity

I produce a fair amount of content every month. In addition to publishing a minimum of two blog posts here […]

Author and artist Sara A. Noe standing in front of her booth at the Chesterton European Market
June 3, 2024January 14, 2026Entrepreneurship, Reviews & Product Recs, Top Posts

Best Liability Insurance for Authors & Artists (ACT vs. ERGO NEXT)

This article was updated on 01/14/26 to reflect NEXT Insurance’s rebranding into ERGO NEXT after the 2025 acquisition by ERGO […]

Author Sara A. Noe holding A Fallen Hero in front of her booth
May 28, 2024September 30, 2024Entrepreneurship, Top Posts

My Newsletter Has Migrated from MailChimp to Substack! Here’s Why

This announcement was inevitable, but I’ve been putting it off for the last couple of months. Now, it’s finally time. […]

Flower on book by Sara A. Noe
May 6, 2024May 6, 2024On the Topic of Writing, Publishing & Marketing

Should Authors Read Fanfiction of Their Work?

This topic came up recently in a conversation, so I thought I would take an extra moment to write about […]

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May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Art & Photography

Sara A. Noë Photography on Shutterstock

BIG NEWS!! I’m excited to announce that my photography is now officially available on Shutterstock! My Patreon subscribers were the […]

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