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16 Top Stephen King Best-Selling Books

Stephen King is a prolific author with millions of books sold, but what are the top Stephen King best-selling books? This guide explores that question.

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Few authors have made an impact on the horror genre in quite the same way as Stephen King. The master of suspense has an estimated 350 million books sold, and he continues to publish best-sellers to add to his list of over 50 titles. 

But among King’s books, which are the best? ...

How to Write Social Media Hooks That Make Your Content Go Viral

Learn how to craft powerful social media hooks that stop people from scrolling and help your content reach more people.

Social media hooks are the first line in your content that stops people from scrolling. When your hook is good enough, people will engage with and share your content, helping it reach more people and make a greater impact.

The first line of your social media post is critical if you want your content to perform well. You need to put serious effort into crafting that openin...

8 LinkedIn Post Types That Get Massive Engagement

Discover the most effective LinkedIn post formats that drive engagement and help you stand out from the crowd.

After spending hours analyzing the most successful content on LinkedIn, I’ve identified eight post types that consistently drive engagement. Whether you’re looking to grow your personal brand or attract high-paying clients, these formats will help you create content that resonates with your LinkedIn audience.

Tweet Screenshots: Simple But EffectiveJust find a tweet you lik...

Email Marketing Reality Check: 9 Myths Debunked After Sending 7 Million Emails

Email marketing myths abound, but after a decade of experience and 7 million emails sent, I’ve discovered what actually works for creators and small businesses.

Don’t believe everything you’ve heard about email marketing. I’ve run several different email lists for over 10 years in niches like writing, fintech, food and drinks, and even NFTs (don’t ask about that one). I hate to do the math, but I’ve sent over 7 million emails to my lists over the years.

I started my first email list back i...

How to Create Powerful Article Summaries Using ChatGPT: A Complete Guide

Learn effective methods for creating concise article summaries with ChatGPT to extract key information from any content quickly.

Creating article summaries doesn’t have to be time-consuming or difficult. With the right AI tools, you can generate accurate, tailored summaries that capture the essence of any content within seconds.

Multiple Ways to Create Article Summaries with ChatGPT

It’s pretty easy to create an article summary with ChatGPT. There are several different approache...

ChatGPT vs Perplexity: Which AI Tool Wins for Content Creators?

A comprehensive comparison of ChatGPT and Perplexity AI for content creators and business owners looking to enhance their research and content creation workflows.

I’ve tested both ChatGPT and Perplexity for researching, planning, and ideating content, and I’m going to explain which tool you may want to use and when.

Pricing and Features ComparisonI found ChatGPT excels at generating content.

To properly compare these tools, I took out premium subscriptions to both platforms.

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The 3 Deadly Traps Costing Content Creators Thousands

Discover why most content creators struggle to monetize their work and how to escape the common pitfalls that keep them from earning what they deserve.

The harsh truth is that most content creators fail to monetize effectively. After years of working with creators across various platforms and building my own successful content business, I’ve identified three critical traps that keep talented people from turning their content into cash.

The Virality Trap: Chasing Attention Instead of Bu...

Is This Weird Tech Ruining Things for Artists?

Exploring how AI image generation is disrupting traditional art creation while offering new opportunities for content creators.

ChatGPT rolled out a fun, if controversial, image generator last week. If you prompt the 4o model, it’ll create hyper-realistic-looking images that look like hand drawings from Studio Ghibli.

The Japanese equivalent of Pixar Studios, Studio Ghibli is behind films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke.

I’ve tried a few AI image generators...

How to Use Claude AI’s Style Guide to Create More Authentic Content

Learn how Claude AI’s new style guide feature helps content creators produce more authentic, personalized content that actually sounds like you.

One of the biggest problems with AI writing tools has always been their tendency to generate content that sounds generic, robotic, and nothing like what you’d actually write yourself.

Even Claude, which has consistently been my favorite AI writing assistant, wasn’t immune to this issue.

Until now.

Claude has just rolled out a game-changing u...

Why A Daily Newsletter Transformed My Business (And Could Transform Yours Too)

Simple truth about email marketing: consistent sending frequency builds stronger relationships and drives more revenue.

The phrase “the money is in the list” has become cliché in online business circles. But after years of running an email newsletter, I’ve discovered a more accurate truth: the money isn’t just in the list—it’s in how often you communicate with that list.

Let me take you through my journey of discovery.

My Email Evolution: From Complication to Simplification

I sta...