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Amma Edits, LLC
Oct 12, 20233 min read
The Evolution of Traditional Publishing: Insights for Today's Authors
In the past, traditional publishing was the sole known method of publishing available to authors seeking to have their books published....
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Amma Edits, LLC
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Introduction, Preface, Author's Note, or Foreword: Determining the Right Front Matter for Your Book
This week, the authors I'm collaborating with have consistently raised this topic, inspiring me to address it in a brief blog post today!...
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Amma Edits, LLC
Jun 26, 20231 min read
{Book Announcement} Aquarian Dawn Wins Foreword INDIES Gold Award (Book of the Year)
Ebele Chizea's debut novel, Aquarian Dawn, won the 2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year. Congratulations to Ebele for her hard work...
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Amma Edits, LLC
Oct 14, 20223 min read
{New Release} Aquarian Dawn Debuts on October 25
See below and order your pre-ordered copy! In Nigeria-born, America-based author Ebele Chizea’s stunning debut novel, teenager Ada and...
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Amma Twum-Baah
Jun 8, 20221 min read
{Coming Soon} Aquarian Dawn, a Novel by Ebele Chizea, Hits Bookshelves in October
Aquarian Dawn is a spectacular and enlightening page-turning 60s, and 70s story told around the Vietnam war and Hippie movement.
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Amma Twum-Baah
May 26, 20221 min read
Author Virginia Nolan Featured in TV Interview with Actress, Kathy Blaze
Virginia Nolan, author of Loving Michael, has been featured in a TV interview with actress and entrepreneur Kathy Blaze. The interview...
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Amma Edits, LLC
May 26, 20221 min read
{Book Launch} Unapologetically Enough: Carrie Severson Releases New Book
Carrie Severson's much-awaited book, Unapologetically Enough, is now available on Amazon. Carrie is the founder and publisher of The...
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Amma Twum-Baah
Dec 7, 20201 min read
{Book Announcement} Canoodling Up North Nominated for Romance Award.
Shawn Verdoni's Debut Novel, Canoodling Up North, has been nominated for the Romance Writers of America Vivian Award, making it the first...
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Amma Twum-Baah
Aug 17, 20202 min read
What's the Difference Between Contemporary Fiction and Literary Fiction?
Regardless of the genre of your book, the driving force must always be to tell a great story.
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Amma Edits, LLC
Jun 22, 20202 min read
What's the Difference Between Hybrid Publishing and Self-Publishing?
Today, there are several ways to publish a book - self-publishing, traditional publishing, independent publishing, or hybrid publishing.
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Amma Edits, LLC
May 13, 20201 min read
{Book Release} Passed Down from Mom: A Collection of Inspiring Stories About Moms & Motherhood
the newly released book which pays tribute to mothers and motherhood, "ranked #31" at one point over Mother's Day weekend.
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Amma Edits, LLC
Mar 14, 20201 min read
Meet Anna Brooke: Author of Stripped Down
Anna's Stripped Down delves into her life as a burlesque dancer, first on London's dance stage and later in New York City...
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Amma Edits, LLC
Feb 29, 20201 min read
Meet Shawn Verdoni: Author of Canoodling Up North.
Canoodling Up North will be Shawn's first published novel when it is released. She is also the author of Canoodling Out West, a sequel...
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Amma Edits, LLC
Jan 31, 20202 min read
Meet John Barnes: Author of '18: A Novel of Golf and Life
John is a speaker, trainer, coach, and golfer from Denver, Co. and coaches athletes, business leaders, artists, and students...
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Amma Edits, LLC
Jan 26, 20200 min read
We're Open for 2020 Submissions!
We're open for 2020 manuscript submissions!
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Amma Edits, LLC
Jul 1, 20198 min read
Meet Shoba Sadler, Award-Winning Author of Child of Dust
Shoba Sadler was a traditionally published author before the fanfare of being traditionally published wore off, leading her to the world...
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Amma Edits, LLC
Jun 3, 20195 min read
Meet Jessica Ochuwa Abubakar, Author of The Broken Hedge
Jessica Ochuwa Abubakar was determined to publish her book of short stories when she reached out to me in June 2016. Later, she would...
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Amma Edits, LLC
May 15, 20193 min read
How to Host a Successful Book Launch
Writing a book and getting it published - whether traditionally or self-published - is no easy feat. It takes years of late nights, early...
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Amma Edits, LLC
Jun 25, 20186 min read
Meet Sameena Mughal, Author of Shaherazade's Daughters.
After years of teaching, author Sameena Mughal decided to engage in an assignment she had tasked her students with multiple times. One...
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Amma Edits, LLC
May 1, 20183 min read
How to Get Genuine Book Reviews
ASK! It seems like such an obviously simple answer, yet many new authors struggle to get good reviews for their books because they simply...
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