April

If you were to interview the most prolific authors of all time, you’d no doubt discover that many of them have unique routines and tips to share with budding authors. What works for one writer, however, may not be a good fit for another. For example, Kurt Vonnegut (who was, perhaps, not as prolific as … Read more

Storytelling has and always will be an integral component of the human condition. The oldest surviving written tale comes from Mesopotamia, 2100 B.C., entitled, “The Epic of Gilgamesh.” This is widely considered the world’s first narrative. Since then, millions of books, translated into many different languages, have captivated readers throughout the world. Stories shape lives even when (or, perhaps, especially when) … Read more

If you’re considering becoming an author, one of many decisions you’ll make is to determine a genre. While some authors create stories in multiple book categories, prolific writers (especially those with best-sellers) typically establish a chosen genre as part of their brand. It’s helpful to analyze market data when choosing what types of stories you’re … Read more

Each author’s journey is unique. Instant success is rare; most writers are familiar with rejection letters. While people might decide to try writing books for various reasons, most authors hope to be able to generate income with their stories.  If you’re new to writing books, there are several things you’ll want to do before taking … Read more

The answer to the question in the title of this post is a resounding, “Yes!” While verbal slang has become mainstream, especially when texting, spelling, punctuation, syntax, etc., are still important for writers. If you hope to be prolific as an author, you must not merely “write a lot of books” but build a brand, … Read more

Most human beings want to feel loved and accepted. Writers are no different. This is why you might experience a rush of (negative) emotions if a publisher rejects your manuscript.  You might think that receiving the dreaded “rejection letter” is the worst thing that can happen to you as a budding author. However, even the … Read more

Once you’ve written, revised and edited your story, it’s time to submit the manuscript to a publisher, whether online or by hard copy via postal service. You’ll want to make sure that your submission is in its best possible form. Hiring professionals to read, recommend revisions, and edit is the easiest way to ensure that … Read more

More than 16% of retail sales in the United States occur online. Many people do most of their shopping without leaving their homes. This is especially true when the product they are searching for is a new book to read. Amazon is one of the primary venues that readers use to explore and purchase hard … Read more

Fiction authors have their work cut out. They must find a way to capture a reader’s attention within the first few paragraphs of a story. If that’s not challenging enough, they must then hold a reader’s interest captive for the next 300-400 pages. One effective way to do this is to create a protagonist that … Read more

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