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Category: On the Topic of Writing

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December 28, 2024December 28, 2024On the Topic of Writing, Publishing & Marketing, Top Posts

2025 List of Literary and Book-Themed Holidays

Welcome to all of my fellow book dragons, writers, and bibliophiles! It’s time to mark up your 2025 calendar with […]

Award-winning author and artist Sara A. Noe in her booth at the Chesterton European Market
September 30, 2024September 30, 2024On the Topic of Writing, Publishing & Marketing

60+ Quality Blog Post Topics and Ideas for Fiction Authors

My blog has been in existence for eight and a half years, even though my first novel was published two […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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December 27, 2023January 16, 2025On the Topic of Writing, Publishing & Marketing, Top Posts

2024 Literary and Book-Themed Holidays for Your Calendar

Hello, fellow book dragons, writers, and bibliophiles! Looking to fill up your 2024 calendar with book-themed holidays to celebrate? I’ve […]

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September 11, 2023September 11, 2023On the Topic of Writing

Author Confession: The Guilt of Writing (And Not Writing)

Maybe it’s a writer thing, or maybe it’s a neurodivergent thing… but one surprising revelation no one warns you about […]

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