It 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.
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New 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.
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I 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.
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Something 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.
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We've all heard the old adage "don't judge a book by its cover," but the truth is that is exactly what we do. A cover tells the reader a ton about a book and can be the difference between them taking a closer look or moving on.
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Self-publishing has given authors more opportunities to take control of their work, but it also comes with an increased cost for the author. A self-published author has to pay for everything from editing to marketing, which can get expensive. This week I have 5 tips to help you save money without sacrificing quality.
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Here is a list of 6 programs that can be helpful for authors. They range from help with writing to layouts for ebooks and print books to storing files. I lay out the pros, cons, price, and basic elements for each program. There are plenty of other programs available that are not covered here, which doesn't mean they aren't valuable. I also don’t get any sort of commission or benefit for recommending these programs.
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Dialogue is a core piece of many stories and is an opportunity for the reader to get to know characters and their relationships. Here are 5 quick tips for writing better dialogue.
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I have some quick tricks I've learned both as a writer and editor to easily improve the quality of your writing.
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If you've written a book and want to get it published you have to decide how you want to publish it. There are 3 main avenues you can choose: a traditional publisher, a vanity press, or publishing it yourself.
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Getting your book professionally edited is important not only for authors who are self-publishing, but doing a round or two that will help authors who are seeking to have their book traditionally published.
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No one is perfect, but knowing what words trip you up will help improve your writing.
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Congratulations! You've written a book! Now you want to publish it but aren't sure where to start.
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