NK Jemisin On Writing
NK Jemisin is among the titans of fantasy and science fiction writing today. Her Broken Earth trilogy won the Hugo award three consecutive years, and…
Special Reports
How Not to Mess Up Your Middle Grade Fiction
If you grew up before the 90s, you experienced an issue with a lot of middle grade fiction: it wasn’t very good. Although outliers did…
Kindle Create for Fixed Layout Books: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Creating visually rich ebooks like children’s picture books, comics, graphic novels, or cookbooks presents unique formatting challenges. Unlike standard novels, these books rely on a…
Writing Culturally Appropriate Diverse Characters
In the bad old days, (mostly) white authors wrote stories about other cultures in ways that were at best condescending, at worst outright hatefully racist….
Book Blurbs that Bring Buyers: How to Write a Description That Sells
A compelling book description is crucial for converting potential readers into buyers. It’s the key element in your conversion structure on Amazon, working in tandem…
A Practical Guide for Self-Editing Your Novel
You’ve poured your heart and soul into your novel, and now the finish line is in sight. But before you hit that “publish” button, there’s…
The 3 Act Structure
Story structure is essentially the blueprint of your story. It’s the framework that organizes the events of your plot, guiding readers from the beginning to…
Beyond “The End”: Maximizing Your Book’s Back Matter for Fan Engagement
The final page of your book shouldn’t mark the end of your interaction with a reader; it should be the beginning of a deeper connection….
Getting Started with an Author Website
One of the most crucial tools in your book selling arsenal (and beyond) is a professional author website. It’s more than just an online portfolio;…
Choosing the Right Cover for Your Book (and budget!)
Okay, let’s be honest. Your book cover is the first thing readers see, and it’s a huge factor in whether they’ll pick up your book…
Holiday Gift Guide for Writers: 2024
Finding the perfect gift for the writer in your life (or if you’re a writer the perfect item to add to your wish list) can…
How Not to Mess Up Your Horror Novel
Horror sometimes gets a bad rap in literary circles. It’s considered by book snobs as above only romance and erotica, and sometimes below romance. They…
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