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Creating Tension In A Scene

Want to keep your readers on the hook and flipping the pages until the wee hours? Then check out this article from the author of Writing With Emotion, Tension, and Conflict.

Is there a book inside all of us?

The path from writing a book to having a book published can be long and arduous, but seeing your novel published is exciting. Discover some inspiration from Geoff Woodland’s story.

15 Book Promotion Ideas that Help Drive Sales & Engagement

Getting eyeballs on your books and enticing potential readers to buy and download your books can be a monumental challenge. Check out this article for some new and creative ideas.

How to Market a Self-Published Book: Practical Tips for Indie Authors

Marketing a book is one of the most overwhelming tasks that many authors face. If you’re unsure where to start or go next, dive into this article for some great practical advice.

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What to Include When Contacting an Editor

What to Include When Contacting an Editor

One of the wisest things you can do as an indie author is to hire a freelance editor to help you with your book. Once you find that perfect editor, use these insights…
Finding the Joy

Finding the Joy

Writing can be a challenging and daunting occupation to undertake. Sadly many writers give up before they become successful. Explore these insights from Cheryl St.John to help you push through.
How To Write a Killer Newsletter To Help You Sell More Books

How To Write a Killer Newsletter To Help You Sell More Books

Email remains one of the most influential and cost-efficient marketing channels available to authors. Building a newsletter to connect with your readers can be a gold mine as you publish more books.
What are the best ways to present a book at a reading or book club?

What are the best ways to present a book at a reading or book club?

Readers love to meet their favorite authors in face-to-face settings. If you're offered an opportunity with an audience, be sure to follow the great tips in this article.
Seven Questions for Finding the Right Hybrid Publisher

Seven Questions for Finding the Right Hybrid Publisher

Getting published by a major publisher is every writer's dream, but other options exist if you don't get that major book deal. Self-Publishing takes massive amounts of work, so you might try hybrid…
TikTok for Authors – How to Sell Books on TikTok!

TikTok for Authors – How to Sell Books on TikTok!

TikTok is all the rage for selling books these days. But is it too late for more authors to join the platform and find marketing success? Absolutely not, but you need to do…
Plotting the Picture Book, Part I: 5 Basic Structures

Plotting the Picture Book, Part I: 5 Basic Structures

Picture books are a fantastic way to tell a story, but can you visualize your book without the illustrations? Learn to map out the plot with this innovative way of conceptualizing your story.
Book Marketing on Repeat

Book Marketing on Repeat

Should authors be concerned about branding? Absolutely! Learn more about why you should care about your brand, and discover some great ideas to develop and maintain yours.
Twitter Communities 101: How to build a meaningful group with tweets

Twitter Communities 101: How to build a meaningful group with tweets

Did you know that you can make groups similar to Facebook or LinkedIn Groups on Twitter? They are called Twitter Communities. Dive into this article to learn how to build yours!
Secondary and Minor Characters in Historical Fictional

Secondary and Minor Characters in Historical Fictional

Characters in a novel must come to life for your readers. In historical fiction, extra care must be taken to keep them true to their time period while furthering the plot.
Behind the Scenes in Movies and Books

Behind the Scenes in Movies and Books

Movies and books both take a painstakingly significant amount of time and patience to bring to life. Have you ever considered what it takes while you read or watch?
Writing Collaborations and Poetry Collections with Francis Daulerio

Writing Collaborations and Poetry Collections with Francis Daulerio

Want to learn more about writing collaborations, poetry, marketing, and why existentialism can help you find meaning and joy? Listen to this excellent podcast with Francis Daulerio and Joey Held.

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