Are you interested in writing a memoir about the amazing adventures you’ve taken throughout your life? If so, your book will need to stand out in the popular realm of autobiographies. The publishing industry has seen an explosion in recent years. For example, in 2010, more than three million books were published in the United States alone. […]
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Despite the predictions made over the last decade, printed book sales continue to rise by double digits. This means there’s going to be an increase in competition among writers and publishers for a piece of the pie. That’s all the more reason to make sure that your book cover design stands out from the crowd. Memorable
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Ernest Hemingway once said, \”When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a caricature.\” Needless to say, character development is one of the most important parts of the writing process. Bad characters can absolutely kill a good plot if you aren’t careful. Good characters are what get your
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There are many apt words that describe the writing process: Exhilarating. Thrilling. Intoxicating. Anxiety-inducing. Frustrating. Writing can prove as discouraging as it is delightful. The \”King\” of Horror himself, Stephen King, addresses such discouragement in his memoir, On Writing. He reiterates a story about another author, James Joyce, in which Joyce’s friend came to visit
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Writing a novel may be the American Dream, but transforming that dream into a reality doesn’t come without time and practice. If you’re a new writer questioning how to write, the novel-writing process may seem daunting. You may feel insecure or doubtful about your abilities and wonder if you even know what you’re doing. Not
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No matter how great of a writer you are, crafting your words is no longer enough. As authors with publishing goals, we must challenge ourselves to stay on top of industry changes. In the US alone, the publishing industry generates over $28 billion in revenue per year. Publishers are generally very busy and may not have the
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People think writing a book is the hard part. Writing takes discipline, time, and of course, a little bit of effort to find a publisher. But once a publisher is found, the hard part for writers is over, right? Unfortunately, no. There is a lot more to learn as a new writer than just good
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Did you know that writing a book can make your business grow? It might sound like an odd idea but, yes, writing a book is a wonderful PR move since it both gives you cheaper publicity and authority in your field. By writing a book, you portray yourself as a more credible business owner, someone
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In the modern publishing landscape, authors are responsible for a fair amount of publicity regarding their books. However, this is a good thing! It gives you a chance to build hype for your book presale—just the way you’d like it. There’s no denying that marketing can be intimidating. Writing can be solitary, but marketing during
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Once you’ve finally finished writing your book, it’s time to edit it. As Stephen King wrote: \”To write is human, to edit is divine.\” Many writers are worried about editing, but luckily, editing skills can be learned. Read on to learn which editing skills you’ll need to master so you can be a great editor. 1. Create stronger
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