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18.10.2025

Is Optimism the New Black? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The recent shift away from dark and brooding stories towards ones of optimism represents an opportunity for self-published authors.

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11.10.2025

Use Retconning to Fix Your Series Without Losing Readers - Hidden Gems Book Blog

If you’ve ever looked back at an early book and wished you could tweak the past without breaking the present, retconning is for you.

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04.10.2025

Should Self-Published Authors Trust AI to Edit Their Manuscript? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Today we lay out the pros and cons of using AI to edit your manuscript so you can decide for yourself whether it belongs in your toolbox.

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27.09.2025

Lessons from Ironheart: Why Flawed Characters Create the Strongest Stories - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Giving your characters space to be messy and fail is the single best way to create stories that connect with your audience.

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20.09.2025

Why do you want to write a book? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

In light of all of the options competing for attention these days, today we examine the question of why authors still choose to write a book.

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13.09.2025

Defending the Sweet Escapism of Gendered Fiction - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Gendered fiction stories thrive not because they are trying to reflect everyday life, but to give readers the thrill of sweet escapism.

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06.09.2025

Why I hate the "Describe Yourself Like a Male Author Would" Meme - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The "describe yourself like a male author would" meme may resonate strongly and make valid points, but does it help the author community?

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02.09.2025

How to create a Business Plan for your Self-Publishing Career - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Business plans sounds intimidating, but when broken into simple parts it can become a powerful tool for guiding your self-publishing career.

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25.08.2025

How "First Light" Conquered the James Bond Storytelling Challenge - Hidden Gems Book Blog

With the right balance of originality and respect for what came before, creators can reimagine any established story for modern audiences.

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25.08.2025

How Treating Writing Like a Business Makes You a "Real Writer" - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Adopting a business mindset opens doors to new opportunities and is essential for turning a passion project into a sustainable career.

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09.08.2025

The Power of Need vs. Want in Storytelling - Hidden Gems Book Blog

One of the most important and overlooked concepts in storytelling is the difference between need vs. want in your character's motivations.

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02.08.2025

How to Make More Money Selling Fewer Books - Hidden Gems Book Blog

With higher profit margins, direct sales offer a path to earning more profits from fewer book sales than more traditional retailers.

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29.07.2025

What Can Series Authors Learn From Gunn’s DC Universe Plans? - HiddenGemsBooks

What series authors can learn from the way James Gunn is rebuilding a broken DC Universe into something fresh, focused, and full of promise.

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29.07.2025

What Authors Can Learn from the New Superman Movie - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Gunn's new Superman movie provides authors with a playbook filled with techniques worth studying, and we're taking you through them.

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12.07.2025

Do Men and Women Write Differently? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Exploring whether men and women write with different instincts, patterns, and narrative focus to better connect to their audiences.

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05.07.2025

Would Writing a New James Bond Novel be a Dream or Nightmare? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

What would it really take to craft a James Bond story that honors the legacy while offering something truly original?

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29.06.2025

The Pros and Cons of Writing Fan Fiction - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Fan fiction can sharpen your skills, grow your audience, and be a stepping stone into self-publishing. But only if you navigate it wisely.

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21.06.2025

How Season 2 of 1923 Became a Masterclass in Audience Betrayal - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Season 2 of 1923 undermined the unspoken contract between storyteller and reader, breaking trust with fans that it may never win back.

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14.06.2025

Campfire Stories As a Blueprint for Unforgettable Books - Hidden Gems Book Blog

This week we're breaking down how the core elements in campfire stories serve as a blueprint for crafting fiction that sticks

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07.06.2025

Turning Inspiration Into Original Writing - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Instead of shying away from the stories that led you to writing, embrace their inspiration and transform them into something uniquely yours.

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31.05.2025

Video Game TV Adaptations: Balancing Fidelity and Creativity - Hidden Gems Book Blog

When it comes to video game TV adaptations, you must appeal not only to diehard fans but also to viewers unfamiliar with the source material.

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24.05.2025

What Authors Can Learn From the Latest Hugo Awards/Worldcon Controversy - Hidden Gems Book Blog

By understanding your readers, being transparent, and using tech responsibly, you can turn this year’s Worldcon mess into a valuable lesson.

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17.05.2025

Major Court Ruling Opens New Path for Mobile eBook Sales - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Recent court ruling cracks open the paywall dead-ends and begins to loosen Apple's grip on in-app purchases, leading to easier eBook sales.

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10.05.2025

Build a Book Sales Funnel That Converts - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Any author looking to create a reliable sales funnel that leads readers straight from interest to purchase will find this guide indispensable.

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03.05.2025

The Art of Ambiguous Endings - Hidden Gems Book Blog

An ambiguous ending can keep readers talking about your book long after the final page—just make sure they're praising it, not panning it.

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26.04.2025

Mastering the Cliffhanger - Hidden Gems Book Blog

If you're aiming to deepen engagement and make your work truly unputdownable, mastering the art of the cliffhanger is essential.

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19.04.2025

Are Cost Cap Ads Key to Direct Sales Success? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Facebook’s Cost Cap ads are a powerful but underused tool that can help direct sales authors start running profitable ads from day one,

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12.04.2025

What Wicked Can Teach Authors About Adaptation - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Wicked offers authors a blueprint for crafting adaptable work that can leap off the page and come alive on stage or screen.

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05.04.2025

Should Your Redeemed Villain Live or Die? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Determining the ultimate fate of your redeemed villain means striking a balance between satisfying storytelling and reader expectations.

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29.03.2025

You’re Not Just a Writer—You’re a Business Owner - Hidden Gems Book Blog

By tracking key metrics like word count, book performance and marketing results, you’ll gain the insight needed to make smarter decisions.

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22.03.2025

The One AI Use Writers Won’t Hate - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Just because we don’t want AI handling plot twists doesn’t mean it can’t tackle one of the biggest bottlenecks self-published authors face.

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15.03.2025

The Key to Selling Books: Find Your Hook - Hidden Gems Book Blog

We're breaking down how to make a killer book hook that grabs attention, strengthens marketing, and ensures your story doesn’t go unnoticed.

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08.03.2025

What Writers Can Learn From the James Bond Formula - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The success of the James Bond formula isn’t just about fast cars and shaken martinis, but about understanding audience expectations.

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01.03.2025

Kindle Download Removal: A Warning Sign for Digital Ownership - Hidden Gems Book Blog

With the kindle download option removed from Amazon, it’s important for authors to explore strategies that put power back in their hands.

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25.02.2025

Is the Book Always Better Than the Movie? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Writers spend hours crafting worlds, creating characters, and fine-tuning details—so why do some books become great movies and others flop?

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19.02.2025

Social Media Posts Don’t Change Minds: Great Writing Does - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Writers are far more likely to change minds through compelling, thoughtful storytelling than through fleeting social media posts.

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19.02.2025

The Five Stages of Writing a Story (According to Lucas) - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Regardless of your personal style, there are five stages of writing that are essential to bringing your story together in a successful way.

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01.02.2025

Is it worth using Unreliable Narration in your stories? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Unreliable narration is used to create suspense, deepen characters and deliver shocking twists, so here are ways to add it to your writing.

Hidden Gems

25.01.2025

What can writers learn from Colleen Hoover? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

By analyzing Collen Hoover's ability to craft impactful stories and foster deep reader connections, we uncover the strategies to her success.

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18.01.2025

Returns, Refunds, and Chargebacks: The Ugly Side of Direct Sales - Hidden Gems Book Blog

From why readers request book returns to minimizing their impact, we offer tips on handling refunds efficiently and professionally.

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Hidden Gems - Books & Literature

Is Optimism the New Black? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Use Retconning to Fix Your Series Without Losing Readers - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Should Self-Published Authors Trust AI to Edit Their Manuscript? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Lessons from Ironheart: Why Flawed Characters Create the Strongest Stories - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Why do you want to write a book? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Defending the Sweet Escapism of Gendered Fiction - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Why I hate the "Describe Yourself Like a Male Author Would" Meme - Hidden Gems Book Blog

How to create a Business Plan for your Self-Publishing Career - Hidden Gems Book Blog

How "First Light" Conquered the James Bond Storytelling Challenge - Hidden Gems Book Blog

How Treating Writing Like a Business Makes You a "Real Writer" - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The Power of Need vs. Want in Storytelling - Hidden Gems Book Blog

How to Make More Money Selling Fewer Books - Hidden Gems Book Blog

What Can Series Authors Learn From Gunn’s DC Universe Plans? - HiddenGemsBooks

What Authors Can Learn from the New Superman Movie - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Do Men and Women Write Differently? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Would Writing a New James Bond Novel be a Dream or Nightmare? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The Pros and Cons of Writing Fan Fiction - Hidden Gems Book Blog

How Season 2 of 1923 Became a Masterclass in Audience Betrayal - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Campfire Stories As a Blueprint for Unforgettable Books - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Turning Inspiration Into Original Writing - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Video Game TV Adaptations: Balancing Fidelity and Creativity - Hidden Gems Book Blog

What Authors Can Learn From the Latest Hugo Awards/Worldcon Controversy - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Major Court Ruling Opens New Path for Mobile eBook Sales - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Build a Book Sales Funnel That Converts - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The Art of Ambiguous Endings - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Mastering the Cliffhanger - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Are Cost Cap Ads Key to Direct Sales Success? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

What Wicked Can Teach Authors About Adaptation - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Should Your Redeemed Villain Live or Die? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

You’re Not Just a Writer—You’re a Business Owner - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The One AI Use Writers Won’t Hate - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The Key to Selling Books: Find Your Hook - Hidden Gems Book Blog

What Writers Can Learn From the James Bond Formula - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Kindle Download Removal: A Warning Sign for Digital Ownership - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Is the Book Always Better Than the Movie? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Social Media Posts Don’t Change Minds: Great Writing Does - Hidden Gems Book Blog

The Five Stages of Writing a Story (According to Lucas) - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Is it worth using Unreliable Narration in your stories? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

What can writers learn from Colleen Hoover? - Hidden Gems Book Blog

Returns, Refunds, and Chargebacks: The Ugly Side of Direct Sales - Hidden Gems Book Blog

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