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Michele DeFilippo @1106Design
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Michele DeFilippo@1106Design
9 Oct 2022
Hey #WritingCommunity! 1106 Design provides traditional publisher quality for #indieauthors with end-to-end services from manuscript to market. YOU maintain control of your book, your schedule, and your payments. To learn more, click here: 1106design.com/

Traditional Publisher Quality for Indie Authors - 1106Design

1106 Design provides services for indie authors who want the quality of traditional publishing without forfeiting their rights and royalties.

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From #IngramSpark: 4 Pro Review Services to Get Your Book Noticed ingramspark.com/blog/4-pro-r…

4 Pro Review Services to Get Your Book Noticed

Give your book a competitive edge. Learn how professional reviews from BookLife, IndieReader, BlueInk, and Kirkus open doors to libraries and bookstores.

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Word isn’t built for professional book design. If your layout looks off, readers will notice. Learn why professional formatting matters and how it impacts readability, credibility, and sales. youtube.com/watch?v=eoRyY9LM… #indieauthortips #selfpublishing #booktypesetting #1106Design

Formatting Your Own Book? Think Again

Word isn’t built for professional book design. If your layout looks...

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From #IngramSpark: ingramspark.com/blog/study-f…

Study Finds Improved Metadata Could Boost Sales by Up to 9%*

Boost book sales by up to 9% with optimized metadata. Learn how specific BISAC subjects, Thema codes, and keywords drive discoverability and global growth.

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Think you need a publisher to succeed? Think again. Learn how independent publishing puts you in control, increases your earnings, and gets your book into major distribution channels—without giving up ownership. youtube.com/watch?v=z9b9zuHV… #indieauthors #selfpublishingtips
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Don't let "hybrid" publishers take your rights or your royalties. 🛑 We joined the We Don’t Play podcast to expose common self-publishing scams and explain how authors can keep 100% of their profits. Listen here: wedontplaypodcast.com/episod… #SelfPublishing #1106Design #AuthorTips
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Stop relying on retailer algorithms. Learn how to reach customers directly and reclaim your independence. open.substack.com/pub/1106de… #D2C #indieauthors #selfpublishingtips #authortips #1106Design
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Is AI harming the publishing industry? 🤖 We’re breaking down the hard truths about AI-generated books, quality control, and why a "quick" publishing path might be killing your long-term business goals. 🎙️podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #AuthorTips #AIinWriting #SelfPublishing

192| Self-Publishing, Scams, and What Authors Need to Know with Michele DeFilippo

Podcast Episode · Million Dollar Flip Flops · April 21 · 15m

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From #JaneFriedman: Ghosting Your Own Book: How to Cross the Finish Line When You Want to Run Away by Anne Marina Pellicciotto janefriedman.com/ghosting-yo… #writerslife #writers #writingcommunity

Ghosting Your Own Book: How to Cross the Finish Line When You Want to Run Away | Jane Friedman

Faced with pursuing publication that might reopen old wounds, one memoirist overcame the challenge with help from therapy, community, and AI.

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From #WriterBeware: writerbeware.blog/2026/03/20…

The Two Faces of Woodside Motion Co. - Writer Beware

Last spring, I began hearing from writers who’d received the email below. (Note the phrase I’ve highlighted; you will see it again.) Judging by the number of reports I received, as well as this...

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4,000 authors. One goal: legitimate self-publishing. 📚 Here, we set the record straight on how to spot the scammers and build a real business with your book. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #IndieAuthor #PublishingIndustry #WritingAdvice #1106Design

192| Self-Publishing, Scams, and What Authors Need to Know with Michele DeFilippo

Podcast Episode · Million Dollar Flip Flops · April 21 · 15m

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From #JaneFriedman: How Compassion Changed My Writing by Anne Beall janefriedman.com/how-compass… #WritingCommunity

How Compassion Changed My Writing | Jane Friedman

When memoirists grant compassion to themselves and others, acknowledging everyone’s hopes and struggles, it makes writing easier—and better.

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True self-publishing provides authors with the greatest amount of control, freedom, and revenue. To be successful, arm yourself with as much reliable info as possible. For #indieauthor tips, visit: 1106design.com/blog/ selfpublishingadvice.org/all… ingramspark.com/blog

Helpful Tips for Self-Published Authors - Blog - 1106Design

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Your book cover is your #1 marketing tool. Don’t leave it to an algorithm. Our latest guide for authors explores the thin line between using AI as a tool and letting it ruin your credibility. substack.com/home/post/p-188… #SelfPublishingTips #AuthorLife #BookCovers #1106Design
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From ALLi: Your Audiobook Deserves Its Own Awards Strategy selfpublishingadvice.org/you…

Your Audiobook Deserves Its Own Awards Strategy

Hannah Jacobson outlines why audiobooks merit their own awards strategy and what judges look for in audio competitions.

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Wherever you are in your publishing journey, 1106 Design offers the services and advice you need to succeed. Check out our #newsletter for helpful #indieauthor tips and resources: 1106design.substack.com/ #selfpublishingadvice #selfpublishers #writingcommunity #1106Design
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Amazon Launches Immersion Reading in Audible

Amazon launches Immersion Reading in Audible, linking e-books and audiobooks. Requires purchase of both formats.

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In our recent interview on Imperfect Marketing, we explored what it takes to publish a quality book, how books build credibility, and more. If you're ready to treat your book like the business asset it is, tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=2ahXWW19… #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity

What Does It Really Cost to Self-Publish a Quality Book?

Thinking about writing a book—but overwhelmed by the publishing pro...

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Are you writing a book or building a business? 📖✨ There’s a massive difference between "getting a book out there" and "successful independent publishing." Listen in to learn more: open.spotify.com/episode/6au… #WritingCommunity #IndiePublishing #BusinessOfWriting #1106Design

Episode 33, Indie Doesn’t Mean Amateur, The Truth About Self-Publishing

Jess Saying With Jessica Danel · Episode

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From #WriterBeware: Two New Impersonation Scams to Watch For writerbeware.blog/2026/01/30… **** Many other impersonation scams exist, so always be wary. Even IngramSpark has been impersonated. Here's what #IngramSpark has to say: ingramspark.com/fraudalert

Two New Impersonation Scams to Watch For - Writer Beware

Impersonation scams in publishing tend to be variations on a theme, since the goal is always the same: to sell you something. In that sense, the scams below, which are aimed at tricking writers into...

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In our recent interview on The Write Path Podcast, we break down common pitfalls to watch out for, why quality matters, and more. youtu.be/xxRTDqlbCmA #1106Design #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #AuthorAdvocacy #WritingCommunity
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