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#5onFri: Five Merchandising Tips for Writers

It may seem counterintuitive, but as a writer, you have to tackle many job descriptions that go far beyond putting pen to paper. When you’ve finished writing a book, the real work begins. With so much competition out there in the self-publishing world, you need to boost your visibility and revenue—from there you can keep focusing on what you love to do for a lifetime. However, it can take a lot of time, effort, and even some of your own income to effectively market yourself. That being said, merchandising is a great marketing method. It can build your brand, generate revenue, and help you get noticed across the globe. 1. Optimize Your Book Covers Talk to a successful chef, and...

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#5onFri: Five Merchandising Tips for Writers

It may seem counterintuitive, but as a writer, you have to tackle many job descriptions that go far beyond putting pen to paper. When you’ve finished writing a book, the real work begins. With so much competition out there in the self-publishing world, you need to boost your visibility and revenue—from there you can keep focusing on what you love to do for a lifetime. However, it can take a lot of time, effort, and even some of your own income to effectively market yourself. That being said, merchandising is a great marketing method. It can build your brand, generate revenue, and help you get noticed across the globe. 1. Optimize Your Book Covers Talk to a successful chef, and...

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The Best Outdoor Showers Hook Right Up to Your Garden Hose

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When we think of outdoor showers, our minds go straight to custom-built teak stalls situated on the lush lawns of coastal homes. In other words, it’s an amenity reserved for sprawling waterfront properties with ample access to backyard plumbing. This pre-conceived notion was challenged, however, after we came across the Novogratz Rainey Outdoor Shower—which (drumroll) hooks right up to any old garden hose. Tickled by the concept, we took a deep dive into the best outdoor showers that don’t require an entire renovation project and acres of land to install. Some, like the Rainey, provide the whole kit-and-caboodle with a freestanding platform and frame. Others...

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The Best Outdoor Showers Hook Right Up to Your Garden Hose

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When we think of outdoor showers, our minds go straight to custom-built teak stalls situated on the lush lawns of coastal homes. In other words, it’s an amenity reserved for sprawling waterfront properties with ample access to backyard plumbing. This pre-conceived notion was challenged, however, after we came across the Novogratz Rainey Outdoor Shower—which (drumroll) hooks right up to any old garden hose. Tickled by the concept, we took a deep dive into the best outdoor showers that don’t require an entire renovation project and acres of land to install. Some, like the Rainey, provide the whole kit-and-caboodle with a freestanding platform and frame. Others...

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37 Drag Race Contestants (and RuPaul) on Drag as an Art Form and the Show’s Legacy

A month before the first season of RuPaul’s DRag Race premiered on then five-year-old gay niche cable network Logo, RuPaul and three of the first season’s contestants appeared at a press junket in Los Angeles to promote the new show. When asked about the reality competition’s inspiration, RuPaul let loose: “The universe called and we answered that call! This was a show that had to be made. Whether it came up at a toilet stall at Illusions on Santa Monica Boulevard, I mean, really, it doesn’t matter. The fact is that we have this show that is going to turn TV upside down.” At the time, it just seemed like typical hyperbolic claims from an enthusiastic TV producer and star....

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