The Author Files

Practical writing and marketing information for authors.

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How To Get Started Writing

Jun 24, 2026

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2 min read

How To Get Started Writing

Articles

Crowdfunding Your Book with Kickstarter

Jul 4, 2026

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5 min read

Crowdfunding Your Book with Kickstarter

Get your book published

writing

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The Power of Dictation

Jun 27, 2026

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4 min read

The Power of Dictation

Use voice technology to write your next novel

Michelle Files

the business side

Intellectual Property & Copyrights

Jun 24, 2026

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3 min read

Intellectual Property & Copyrights

Michelle Files

author

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How To Get Started Writing

Jun 24, 2026

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2 min read

How To Get Started Writing

writing craft

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How to Show the Passage of Time in Your Novel Without Boring Your Readers

May 5, 2026

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3 min read

How to Show the Passage of Time in Your Novel Without Boring Your Readers

Michelle Files

book marketing

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Amazon's Kindle Unlimited (KU)

May 4, 2026

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3 min read

Amazon's Kindle Unlimited (KU)

A subscription service for readers

Michelle Files