There is a well known phrase: “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” The truth however, is that many people DO judge a book by it cover, so as an author, you need your cover to be an excellent representation of what’s inside. Here are some...
In the publishing industry, Grammarly is the world’s best know automated proofreading program. It’s used by authors, business people, and anyone who needs their communication to be flawless. It checks for hundreds of errors not only in spelling, but also grammar...
All self published authors know that finishing your book is only part of the battle. . . you now have to make sure people read it. One of the most effective ways to promote an ebook is to harness the power of established book promotion sites and tap into their...
When writing fiction there are no hard and fast rules, but there are some guidelines you ought to be aware of. In terms of plotting, whether you are a plotter or a pantser, there is an essential basic arc that you will want your narrative to fit. The Basic Plot Arc...
One of the biggest issues I see from new authors writing genre fiction such as romance is a tendency to info-dump. That is, to get bogged down in prolonged explanations of background or descriptions. Particularly at the beginning of a romance novel, it is best to jump...
