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Welcome to the newest installment of Electric Speed, my personal newsletter where I share digital tools and resources for authors. I am not paid to recommend or advertise any tools or services; in rare cases when I do receive compensation, it is clearly disclosed. Have feedback? Send me an email.
 

A quick tool for converting Microsoft Word documents to ebook files

While there are many softwares—and software work arounds—for creating an ebook file, this is probably the most straightforward and fast tool I've seen for producing an EPUB file out of a Microsoft Word document. That's because it doesn't require you to create an account, give up your email address, or do anything else fussy. Thank you, PublishDrive. Here's the tool.
 

Tired of seeing all those sponsored ads when you're searching Amazon?

In the last year or so, Amazon has dramatically ramped up its advertising services, which has been helpful for publishers and indie authors who wish to advertise their books at the site. However, for consumers searching Amazon, those ads can both distract and confuse. You know things have gotten bad when someone decides to develop a browser extension to make the ads go away! If you'd like to make the advertising clutter disappear on Amazon, here's your solution: Amazon Lite (for Chrome users only).
 

If you plan to apply to an MFA program in creative writing: a free 10-day course

From the folks at Literistic: a free online course that breaks down each element of your portfolio and tackles the anxieties of the application process. Lessons are emailed every day at 7 a.m. Sign up.


Turn writing into a habit with Write Together

If you're seeking some external encouragement to stick to a writing habit in 2019, check out Write Together. It's still in beta and quite small (both a plus and a minus); cost is $8/month after a 14-day free trial to see if it's for you. While I don't use it, I think it may appeal to those who love the community aspects and accountability of Nanowrimo.
  

Master class on book publishing in San Francisco on February 14 🧡😍

In partnership with the San Francisco Writers Conference: I'm teaching a 3-hour masterclass on key book publishing paths on the evening of Valentine's Day. I'll cover New York traditional publishing and what projects are well-suited to being represented by literary agents; the capabilities of mid-size publishers and independent publishers; how to evaluate small presses, micro-presses, and digital-only presses; what “hybrid” publishing is (or thinks it is) and how to evaluate such companies; and all forms of self-publishing and digital publishing practiced today. Learn more and register.

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