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August 2026 Newsletter

Technica Editorial: The First Five Pages: Have You Earned the Next Page?   Hello, August! Readers do not need to understand everything in the first five pages—but they do need a reason to continue. This month, we’re looking at the subtle...

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July 2026 Newsletter

Technica Editorial: Build a Stronger Author Brand—While You Write   Hello, July! This month, we explore how to clarify your author brand, evaluate comparable books while you write, refine your metadata, and build a more consistent reader experience....

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June 2026 Newsletter

Technica Editorial: Make the Most of the Summer Publishing Slowdown   Hello, June! This month, we’re looking at how authors can use the slower summer publishing season wisely—not as lost time, but as valuable preparation time. Inside,...

June Newsletter

May 2026 Newsletter

Technica Editorial: Stuck in the Middle? Fresh Tips & Spring Savings   Hello, May! In this issue, join us as we learn how to push past the middle slump of our story and drive it forward. We'll also share tips on crafting powerful AI prompts that can guide...

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April 2026 Newsletter

Technica Editorial: Genre: Your Silent Agreement with Readers   Welcome to April! In this issue, we’re leaning into both creativity and craft. We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with a few of our team’s favorite poems, digging into...

April Newsletter

February 2026 Newsletter

Technica Editorial—Make Readers Feel More by Saying Less   Welcome to February! ❄️ February marks national observances of Black History Month, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and the Lunar New Year. Technica continues to support...

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January 2026 Newsletter

  Welcome to January! ❄️ Wishing you writing success throughout 2026! In this issue, discover tips and strategies to easily reconnect with your writing routine after holiday celebrations. We also provide five essential checks to consider before clicking...

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September 2025 Newsletter

We have an exciting lineup for September. First, we want to give a shout out to an organization with which we're partnering. We Are Stronger Than Censorship(STRONGER). Co-founder and IBPA board member Lee Wind's guest article is linked below. In this issue, we will...

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August 2025 Newsletter

We have an exciting lineup for August. First, we want to give a shout out to an organization we're partnering with. Then, we'll share tips on how to take advantage of the dog days of summer to self-edit, write for a global audience, and be cautious of predatory...

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July 2025 Newsletter

Summer is definitely here in NC! In this month's newsletter, we explore the importance of understanding the market of genre expectations and share the results of last month's poll on how authors are using AI. Also featured are recentblog posts on "Is AI Taking Over...