The Lit World of Sylvia Hubbard

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New #Audiobooks added to the shop, free with eBook purchase – #directfromauthor #syllit Buy Direct from Author | all Books by author | Adding more books to the shop, and I'm getting books transcribed as fast as possible....

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Save the date for the EyeCU Reading Experience in Detroit! #bookevent August 21, 2027 #brae Save the date for this 2nd Annual event. The first one was amazing, and I have no doubt the second one will blow it out of the park!...

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Why Your Email List Isn't Growing Your Book Sales (and the Fix That Actually Works)

Jenn Hanson-dePaula 286 views Jun 16, 2026 Book Marketing SimplifiedIf you have an email list you’ve been ignoring because it feels too small to matter, or you’ve been sending newsletters that feel good but aren’t selling books, this episode is going to change how you think about email entirely. Jenn breaks down why social media and email are not doing the same job, the three most common reasons…

Why Your Email List Isn't Growing Your Book Sales (and the Fix That Actually Works)

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New Book List 2026 of #syllit – What’s published, where can you read it & how can you collect them all Books By this Author | Buy Directly from Author I spent the entire day putting this list together because I really wanted to know EXACTLY how many books I actually have published.... https://sylviahubbard.com/2026/07/20/syllitbooklist2026/

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Free Author Support — July 23

This perk is only for premium members of Motown Writers Network. The time to book a free coffee chat with our Community Manager, Onicia Muller, is here. BOOK FREE SESSION In 15 minutes you can: Fix website bugs Polish your author bio Create a press kit Schedule a handful of social media posts Organize your inbox Write and send a query letter Pitch a collaboration Make progress on a…

Free Author Support — July 23

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Discover summer reads that stay with you long after the last page. Explore dark romance and thrilling plots for an unforgettable summer.

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Free Resources for Writers

By Erica Converso Free. It’s a wonderful word, isn’t it? A limited budget shouldn’t prevent you from becoming the best writer you can be. And if you use the resources available in your community – and outside it on the vast expanse of the internet – you’ll find that the possibilities for finding story inspiration and guidance are limitless. So where should you start? Well, as a former librarian…

Free Resources for Writers

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You are cordially invited to join #SylLit Mailing List 💌✍🏾📚 #writerslife Subscribe immediately by clicking here : eepurl.com/b91huD You can also get free reads and subscribe at the same time going to these stories…...

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7 Steps to Writing Effective Nonfiction Readers Will Love

by Nick Schmid Understanding Your Audience Writing effective nonfiction starts with knowing exactly who your readers are. Understanding their interests, knowledge level, and the problems they’re looking to solve will help you deliver content that resonates deeply. Create reader personas, consider their emotional needs, and align your content accordingly to ensure maximum engagement. Audience…

7 Steps to Writing Effective Nonfiction Readers Will Love

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Join us tomorrow for Networking at "So you want to publish a book?" The art & business of authorship

https://www.facebook.com/events/1006235632015881/ If you’ve been thinking about writing a book, this is your sign. Every story has the power to preserve memory, inspire change, and leave a legacy. Join us for Culture Shift(Hers) Un-Networking™: So You Want to Publish a Book?, an intimate afternoon of conversation, connection, and inspiration featuring an incredible panel of accomplished authors…

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#youshouldbereading His Substitute Wife… My Best Friend 👰🏾#syllit If you haven't started reading the dark romance suspense serial in the Literary World of Sylvia Hubbard, I'm here to entice you with an excerpt.... https://sylviahubbard.com/2026/07/17/youshouldbereading-his-substitute-wife-my-best-friend-%f0%9f%91%b0%f0%9f%8f%besyllit/

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Time Management Tips for Authors: How to Write More in Less Time

by Sarah Kuiken Time management might be the most relatable struggle out there. There never seems to be quite enough time in the day, does there? For years, we tell other people (and ourselves) that we “don’t have enough time to write,” though we somehow seem to find the time to watch full seasons of Game of Thrones. (Funny how that works.)  Of course, what we really mean is that we haven’t…

Time Management Tips for Authors: How to Write More in Less Time

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Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Dissociation

Becca Puglisi When a character suffers emotional pain, the brain’s response is to stop the discomfort, and often this results in a coping mechanism being deployed. Whether it’s an automatic response or a learned go-to strategy, a mechanism helps them cope with the stress of the moment or escape the hurt of it. But if the character develops an unhealthy reliance on that mechanism, problems will…

Coping Mechanism Thesaurus Entry: Dissociation

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Sylvia Hubbard is talking abt live serial writing, His Substitute Wife… My BFF #syllit chp7-9  Update hey, This is an update about the current live story, His Substitute Wife... My Best Friend. …... https://sylviahubbard.com/2026/07/16/sylvia-hubbard-is-talking-abt-live-serial-writing-his-substitute-wife-my-bff-syllit-chp7-9-video-update/

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What if helping your best friend means becoming someone’s wife? 🫨Get the password & read while the author writes 💜His Substitute Wife… My BestFriend #syllit #steamyreads #serialstory Get Password and start reading | Subscribe for Updates About this story: Invisible grocery worker Spencer agrees to a favor for her best friend—only to be recruited as a dying woman’s “substitute wife” for her powerful husband.... https://sylviahubbard.com/2026/07/14/what-if-helping-your-best-friend-means-becoming-someones-wife-%f0%9f%ab%a8get-the-password-read-while-the-author-writes-%f0%9f%92%9chis-substitute-wife-my-bestfriend-syllit-steamyreads-seria/

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10 Methods to Make Your Character Likable

September C. Fawkes A key point of writing a successful story is to have likeable characters. This is usually a must for the protagonist, but the cast overall should have a number of likeable characters. Here are 10 methods to accomplish that. 1) Pet the Dog/Save the Cat This method might be the most well-known. In movies, it’s used to get the viewers to like the protagonist immediately. Show…

10 Methods to Make Your Character Likable

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Free Author Support — July 16

This perk is only for premium members of Motown Writers Network. The time to book a free coffee chat with our Community Manager, Onicia Muller, is here. BOOK FREE SESSION In 15 minutes you can: Fix website bugs Polish your author bio Create a press kit Schedule a handful of social media posts Organize your inbox Write and send a query letter Pitch a collaboration Make progress on a…

Free Author Support — July 16