April

Writing comes easily on some days, with words flowing effortlessly as your fingers fly across the keyboards. Other days, the idea of writing feels about as thrilling as getting a tooth pulled. Unfortunately as a writer, you need to find a way to get to work even on the days when your craft is not … Read more

While writing the ending to your novel might just be one of the greatest feelings in the world, your work is far from done. On top of revisions and edits, you still need one more thing—beta readers. Beta readers play an integral role in the book writing and publishing business. These readers are usually just … Read more

Writers put pieces of themselves into each and every work they produce, which is one of the reasons it can be so devastating when a publisher rejects your submission. One, two or even half a dozen rejections is far from the end of your career as an author, however. A hallmark of a successful author … Read more

Succeeding as an author requires hard work, ingenuity and a whole lot of social media savvy. Social media is one of the best places for you to market yourself and your books, and having an established presence can even come in handy when you are looking for a publisher. If the idea of launching yourself … Read more

Like every author, you have a story to tell. However, with as many as 1 million new books that hit the U.S. market every year, standing out might be starting to feel impossible. So what can you do about it? It’s time to get creative. There are a few things you can do right off the … Read more