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
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
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
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
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