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The Power of Social Media for Authors
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the key to unlocking literary success lies in the strategic use of social media. Modern authors must now harness the power of these platforms to connect with...
The Top 10 Most Common Writing Mistakes to Look Out for When Editing
As an author, you pour your heart and soul into your writing, spending countless hours crafting your story, developing your characters, and perfecting your work. But as you polish your manuscript...
The Role of Beta Readers in Polishing Your Manuscript
As an aspiring author, you've poured your heart and soul into crafting a manuscript that you hope will captivate readers. But even the most talented writers can benefit from a fresh perspective and...
Character Development: Common Character Arcs
Creating strong and believable characters is key to the craft of storytelling. Character development encompasses many things, including giving the character(s) personality and depth. Characters need...
Plotting Vs. Pantsing: Which Type of Writer Are You?
Ask an author what type of writer they are, and you’ll likely hear one of two responses: Plotter or Pantser. (Pantser? What in the world does that mean?) Even if you’ve never heard these terms, you...
Setting Up a Book Signing
Book signings are a great way to promote your book, but how do you set one up? A successful book signing isn’t just thrown together at the last minute—it takes research, planning, and promotion. So...
How to Start Writing Your Book
Over 50 percent of Americans believe they’ve got what it takes to write a book. Yet, a mere 15 percent have started writing, and only 6 percent are halfway through their first draft. If you’ve never...
Social Media for Authors
Social media is integral to marketing your book, but it can become overwhelming if you’re just starting out. Even if you’ve used social media for your personal use, approaching it from a business...
How to Market Your Book on Your Own
What Is Book Marketing? In a broad sense, marketing refers to promotional activities to help sell a product. For book marketing, the same is true: The goal is to sell more books and reach more...