Writing and Publishing Advice
Not all publishers accept unsolicited submissions, but here is a list of five traditional fantasy and science fiction publishers who are currently accepting submissions. Each publisher has their own requirements, so make sure you follow their instructions for the best chance of getting noticed.
Read MoreFor anyone without experience in marketing, phrases like metadata and keywords can seem daunting. But in this post I'll break down the concepts and what you need to know in order to more effectively market your book.
Read MoreIf you've looked into publishing your book you may have heard the term "beta reader." In this post I'll cover what a beta reader is, what they do, and how to find one.
Read MoreYou may have heard the word "comps" while looking into marketing your book. Comps is short for comparable titles. Comp titles are books like yours, that cover a similar topic or theme and are in the same genre.
Read MorePublishers don't all accept unsolicited submissions, but here is a list of five traditional romance publishers who are currently accepting submissions. Each of them has slightly different requirements, so make sure you tailor each submission for the best chance of getting noticed.
Read MoreWhen submitting manuscripts to publishers, authors often overlook word count requirements. When you are writing your book, word count might not even be on your mind. But publishers do care about word count.
Read MoreIt can be difficult for new authors to navigate the world of publishing, especially when it comes to getting noticed by publishers. One way to increase your chance of landing a publisher is to work with a literary agent.
Read MoreHere is a list of 5 grammar rules you probably learned in school that aren't actually true.
Read MoreIf you have any training in creative writing, you'll be familiar with exercises. But if you don't, it might not be clear how these exercises help or when to do them. You can use exercises to get into the right frame of mind or to work on a weaker aspect of your writing. In this post I'll share 5 exercises that each address a separate part of writing.
Read MoreAs a new author do you really need a website? A lot of authors aren't sure if they should put together a website before publishing their first book, or if they need one at all.
Read MoreWhen working with a copy editor they may talk about a stylesheet, sometimes called a series bible. But what is a stylesheet? And do you really need one?
Read MoreLots of writers find themselves stuck sometimes, and there are all sorts of tips and tricks out there, some of which are helpful. In this post I'll give you five tips that I've found helpful when writing.
Read MoreNew authors sometimes get confused about which point of view (POV) they should use for their book. How do you know which one is best? The answer is it depends. There are a few factors to consider before choosing a POV.
Read MoreMany authors find marketing their books difficult if they don't have any experience. There's a lot of great info out there for self-publishing, but marketing is a topic that often gets ignored in favor of the creation of the book itself. But marketing your book is crucial to get sales, so I've laid out a quick timeline with some ideas for effectively marketing your book. This isn't an exhaustive list, but it gives you a place to start.
Read MoreMarketing your self-published book can be difficult when you don't have any experience. Hiring a marketing professional can be expensive, but it can be worth the investment. But there is a lot you can do yourself, so here I'll give you 5 tips to get you started.
Read MoreOne important factor in self-publishing your book is price. The price point you choose involves a number of factors. You will want to consider the formats your book will be released in, the genre, and if you are using Amazon, their pricing guidelines.
Read MoreIn the publishing industry, Microsoft Word is the program most professionals use. It's possible to use others of course, but most other programs lack an effective way to edit. Word's track changes feature allows an editor to show you exactly what they've done—every comma included. Track changes is a great feature, but it has a learning curve. In this post I'll teach you the basics of track changes so you can get the most out of it.
Read MoreI mainly work with new authors, and I've seen some mistakes that are easy to make. But not a lot of author realize they are making them, so I've put together a list of 4 mistakes I see and why you should avoid them.
Read MoreSomething a lot of authors struggle with is telling instead of showing. But what does that really mean? Isn't the whole point of writing to tell a story? In this post I'll cover what showing not telling means, how to spot it, and what you can do to fix it.
Read MoreHiring a designer to create your book cover is a great way to get a professional cover that appeals to readers. But how do you communicate your ideas to the designer? One way is to create a design brief, which helps you lay out all of your ideas in a way that is easy for a designer to start from.
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