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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 16h

On this episode of the Kobo Re-Writing Podcast, we revisit our chat with bestselling and award winning paranormal romance author Lisa Kessler. She discusses her writing process and how she uses tarot cards as a tool to help with writer’s block and character development. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ruth Ware's 6 tips for writing compelling thrillers: 🧩 Give readers a reveal, not just a twist 🎯 Know your ending before your path 🎭 Let your characters go off-script 🚢 Choose a setting you can't escape ❤️ The ending can't be the only reason to keep reading 🔍 Research the unexpected details

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this episode of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, we chat with Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife. We chat about storytelling, creativity, and the process behind building complex worlds. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Your zodiac sign as a writer archetype ✍️✨ Aries: bold and fearless. Taurus: steady and grounded. Gemini: curious and quick-minded. Cancer: heartfelt and intuitive. Leo: magnetic and expressive. Virgo: precise and thoughtful.

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Don't wait for launch day to start selling your book! Set up pre-orders to build buzz: 📅 Set a future release date ✅ Check "Allow pre-orders" 📁 No file? You can still setup your book — just upload within 3 business days of release 🚫 Remember: pre-orders can't be free 📣 Start promoting early!

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

5 tips for writing romantasy (because it's clearly not going anywhere!): 💞 Focus on the characters 🏰 Create a compelling setting ⚙️ Don't forget about systems (but don't overdo them) 💘 Romance must remain central 📚 Build up to a series Save this for your next romantasy WIP 🐉

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This week on the Re-Writing Life podcast, we revisit our chat with Karin Slaughter. Karin tells us how she plots both her novels and her long-running series, what her research process is like, and the double standards imposed on female crime writers. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Hi everyone 👋 We know that going wide is a hot topic right now, so we wanted to share some of our tips for anyone considering making the jump!

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Authors, what is one trope that you love to write into your books?

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This is a Meg Stalter fanpage at this point

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How to create a book cover that actually sells: 🎨 Consider your cover's "vibes" 🔤 Font choice matters 🖼️ Commission character art (if it makes sense) 📚 Consider genre conventions 🌈 Think about your colour and palette What's your favourite book cover? Let us know 👇

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In this episode of the KWL Podcast, we chatted with romance author Amelia Wilde. She talks about writing families (brothers), why she loves rules, what indie publishing makes possible, and how she balances voice, structure, and reader expectation in her work. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

12 must-read writing books for self-published authors on craft, mindset, and business, all in one list! Save this for your next TBR add 📚

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Did you know that Kobo is an anagram for book? And that Kobo Writing Life is an anagram for… Book Life Writing Kidding, but the first one is true!

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Your metadata does more work than you think! Here are 3 quick tips to optimize it on Kobo Writing Life: ✍️ Use the author name field correctly (one name per field!) 📚 Update your series name field for accurate linking 📝 Write a synopsis that entices without giving too much away

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Publishing your book is only 7 steps away: ✏️ Edit your book 🎨 Create a compelling cover 📝 Write a clear, interesting summary 📐 Format it (then format it again) ✅ Sign up for Kobo Writing Life 📋 Follow our publishing guide 🚀 Hit publish! Save this for your next release 📚

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We revisit our conversation with Patricia McLinn on the KWL Re-Writing Life podcast this week. We discuss the craft of writing, discovering the writing process that works for you and she gives us her best advice for creating and maintaining a successful career. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Heading to NINC 2026? So are we. Join Tara, KWL Director, at Novelists Inc. from September 23–26 and come chat all things publishing, readership, and Kobo Writing Life! #KoboWritingLife #NINC2026 #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Do you always write in the same place? Or do you need a change of scenery?

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just a reminder from KWL: there are no pre-order time limits here — for either eBooks or audiobooks 😬

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Want to make your book free on Kobo? Here's how: 📖 Log in & find your book 💰 Head to Pricing ♾️ Set it permanently free (enter 0 per currency) 📅 Or schedule a temporary free promo ✅ Publish & wait 24-72 hours

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Question for the crowd -- do you have any KWL indie author reads that have a dark academia feel? Tell us below!

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In this episode of the KWL podcast, we chat with author Ramona Ausubel. She talks about making space for writing even when it isn’t your full-time job, why life outside the page matters to the work, and what it means to keep returning to the practice seriously over time. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

7 self-publishing mistakes that could be costing you sales: 📝 Skipping professional editing 🎨 DIY cover design 📖 A "blah" book description 💰 Pricing without a strategy 👀 Staying invisible (no social, no Kobo Plus) 📣 Missing out on promotions Save this before your next release 📌

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

When do you write? Are you an early bird or a night owl? 🦉🌙

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In this episode of the Re-Writing Life Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Rebecca Zanetti. She discussed succeeding as a hybrid author, how transitioning from a legal career enabled her to juggle traditional publishing and valuable lessons about indie scheduling. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Things we think are chic: 📖 Self-publishing your book 📖 Controlling your book cover 📖 Pricing your own book 📖 Using Kobo Writing Life 📖 Publishing wide

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Exciting news, authors – Kobo Writing Life now offers the option for creating asset-less pre-orders! KWL authors are now able to publish pre-order titles without the need for an eBook or audiobook file. #kobowritinglife #authors #indieauthors #kobo #writing

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Authors, do you write in silence, or do you need music or noise in the background to work?

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If you’re seeing this, this is your sign to stop scrolling and get writing 👀 ✍️

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Want to write a romance series readers can't stop buying? 📖 Introduce the whole cast in book one 🥚 Plant hooks early, pay off later 🎯 Know your climax before you write 🔗 End every book with a hook to the next 🎨 Build consistent branding early 📣 Market your first 1-3 books hardest

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

From suspense to historical women’s fiction, Marta Molnar joins the KWL podcast to talk about persistence, reinvention, and the research that brings stories to life. pod.link/672421253 #kobowritinglife #kwlpodcast #authorpodcast #booktok #indieauthors

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Bestselling author Dale Mayer writes 9,500 words before 10:30am. Here’s her morning writing routine: ☕ Words come first ⏱️ Set a time block, not just a word count 🎙️ Try dictating instead of typing 🎬 Use a muted movie for ambient energy 📖 Don't wait for the "right" plan—just start

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Got an audiobook sitting on your hard drive? You can upload it to Kobo in 9 easy steps 🎧 Log in to KWL and visit your dashboard to get started tr.ee/69RjJi

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

How do you write sports romance readers can't put down? We asked bestselling authors Elena Armas and Becka Mack. Their advice: 🏃 Write the sport you actually know 💔 Give your characters real flaws 📚 Do the research anyway What's your favourite sports romance? 👇

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In this episode of the Re-Writing Life Podcast, we spoke to bestselling author Ruth Ware. We discussed Ruth’s journey to becoming a full-time writer, how she develops the plots for her thrillers, and much more. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Even bestselling authors get stuck. We asked 4 published authors how they push through writer's block: ✍️ Pass it to your co-writer or switch tricks 🎮 Step away—play a game, go for a walk 🚶 Get out of the house entirely 🤔 Ask: is it a plot problem or a "me" problem?

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Raise your hand if you watched the Wicker trailer...a few times....🤚

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Still selling your books one at a time? 3 reasons self-pub authors should bundle into box sets: 📚 They attract a different kind of reader 💛 They're a gift to your existing fans 💰 They can genuinely boost your earnings

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The secret to a love story readers can't put down? Yearning. Your checklist: ✔️ Give them something to want ✔️ Let the body do the talking ✔️ Make them hold back ✔️ Tease, don't starve ✔️ Time your emotional peak ✔️ Make the release worth the wait Save this for your next WIP 📌

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What does it take to design 2,000+ book covers? We asked the expert! Jake Clark joins us to pull back the curtain on his 3D process, how he balances genre tropes, and why he tells his clients to stop thinking like artists pod.link/672421253 #WritingCommunity

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

3 tips on building a writing routine from writing coach Allison Fallon: 1️⃣ Put writing time in your calendar like an appointment 2️⃣ Write right after waking (or late at night — your brain's still primed either way) 3️⃣ Find your environment, even if it's weird (one song on repeat, anyone?)

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Did you know the Kobo Writing Life interface is available in 8 languages, including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and both Traditional and Simplified Chinese? But the best part: You can upload your content in virtually any language.

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Come with us for a (revamped) tour of the Kobo office!

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

In this episode of the Re-Writing Life Podcast, New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne shared foundational strategies for authors looking to build an authentic author brand and establish a highly engaged presence on Instagram and Pinterest. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Kobo readers are everywhere 🌍️ What is the most exciting country someone has bought your book from?

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What’s harder: Naming your characters or writing the book blurb?

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A well-crafted author intro email should include: - Greeting & Gratitude: Personalize it - Your Journey: A quick look at who you are. - Exclusive Content: Reward them - Expectations: How often will you email? - Connect: Link your socials. - Clear CTA: Give them one specific next step.

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

400 episodes! An incredible milestone 🎉 For this one, our KWL leaders (VP Ashleigh & Director Tara) celebrate the evolution of publishing, the growth of indie authorship, and the exciting opportunities authors have today to reach readers around the world. pod.link/672421253

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Kobo Writing Life @kobowritinglife.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New to the Kobo Writing Life family? Welcome! 🖋️✨ We want to get to know you and your books better so we can help you find your next readers. If you’re keeping your books wide, we want to hear from you! forms.clickup.com/45031420/f/1ay7zw…

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