Why authors should use BookTok to promote their books

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TikTok has over 1.5 billion users worldwide. There are many subpages available that focus on various niches, such as fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, and more. One such page that has had hundreds of billions of views is BookTok. In fact, the book-publishing industry had reportedly been revived in large part due to this page on the … Read more

Using AI to overcome writer’s block

AI

Taking an idea from your mind and developing it in writing can be quite challenging. Even if you earn a living doing it, that doesn’t mean you won’t face obstacles. Is there an author who hasn’t experienced writer’s block at some point? Probably not. Advanced technology has brought convenience and on-hand assistance to the modern … Read more

Read more books this year

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One of the best ways to slow down or prevent cognitive decline is to keep your brain active. This doesn’t necessarily mean that all activities are good for the brain; in fact, some activities are more beneficial than others. For example, mindlessly scrolling on social media for hours on end is not going to fuel … Read more

Where can you find new book ideas?

book ideas

If you’re sitting away waiting for a wave of inspiration for your next novel, you’ll likely be waiting a long time. That’s because inspiration isn’t typically something you stumble upon; it’s something you must seek. So then, when it comes to new book ideas, where should you seek inspiration? No two authors are the same. What … Read more

Why people read (or don’t read) Christian fiction

Christian fiction

What is your favorite reading genre? Perhaps you have several. C.S. Lewis, Karen Kingsbury, Janette Oke and Jan Karon are some big hitters when it comes to writing best-selling Christian fiction stories. If titles, such as “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” “Redemption,” “Love Comes Softly,” or “The Mitford Years” ring a bell, you … Read more