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Kirk McElhearn

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Stratford-upon-Avon
As seen in: Macworld, The Next Track, International Business Times (U.K.), Simply Recipes, Macworld UK, TechHive, Network World, PC World Australia, Popular Photography, Tidbits, Tricycle Buddhist Magazine, Macwelt and
Writer, podcaster, photographer, lazy zennist, cat whisperer. Lapsed New Yorker in Shakespeare's home town. Host of Write Now with Scrivener podcast.
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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 63: Lili Taylor, Actor and Birder

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By Kirk McElhearn 
| literatureandlatte.com
Actor Lili Taylor is an avid birder, and she has written a book about her passion, Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing.
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Tips for Authors Narrating Their Own Audiobooks

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By Kirk McElhearn 
| literatureandlatte.com
Audiobooks are increasingly popular, and authors may be tempted to narrate their own books. I asked Simon Vance, one of the foremost audiobook narrators, what authors need to know before getting in front of a microphone. The audiobook boom Audiobooks are an increasingly popular way to “read” books. According to the Audio Publishers Association, 38% of Americans listened to at least one audiobook in 2024, and they listened to an average of 6.8 books in the year.
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How Self-Published Authors Can Use Crowdfunding to Fund Their Next Book

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By Kirk McElhearn 
| literatureandlatte.com
Crowdfunding can be a great way to sell your book if you already have a following. There are lots of things to consider if you embark on crowdfunding, from logistics to reward tiers. When self-publishing a book, you don’t have many options to get your book to market. If you release an ebook, you sell it through the main online retailers, such as Amazon, Kobo, Apple, and Google. You could sell ebooks directly, but there’s a big advantage to having a global marketplace stocking your books.
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