Dreaming up a story that is then turned into a plot is only one part of becoming a writer. Once you have a plot, you actually have to sit down and develop your characters, craft the story arc, and get your words on paper. These are often the hardest parts of writing a book, but […]
Your Home Office: Everything You Need to Succeed
One of two things may happen while setting up a functional home office. First, you may either underestimate or overestimate what you need to set up and run your office. In either case, you may find yourself struggling. This article will help you develop a streamlined itemization for what you need in a functional home […]
Have you ever thought about hiring a ghostwriter?
Whether for blog posts, website content, social media posts, newsletters, marketing materials, or even a manuscript for a book, you’ve decided that you want to hire a ghostwriter; good for you! Ghostwriters offer invaluable services and they can really help to advance your success or get out important information that you want to share with […]
How to become a book editor
A book editor’s responsibility is more than just checking for grammar and spelling errors. An editor is the go-to point of contact for the author to get their manuscript ready for pitching to publishing houses. Generally, any publishing house will avoid paying attention to a manuscript that’s not been edited by someone known or a […]
Looking for the Perfect Literary Agent? Warning Signs That Should Make You Run for the Hills
Your search for the perfect literary agent is on! When you find the right match, that means you’re another step closer to having your book traditionally published — so while the process might be a little stressful, you’re also bound to be excited and ready to move to the next stage. Debut authors might, because […]
Why You Should Stay Away From Print-on-Demand “Vanity” Publishers
If you want to publish your book using a print-on-demand publisher, then there is definitely nothing wrong with that. This is a really good business model when it comes to self-publishing. It allows for authors to publish their books in print format without having to spend a ton of money up front on investment that […]
5 Writing Contests in 2019 with Real Cash Prizes
One of the things that you might be looking for if you are thinking about entering some writing contests and 2019 is contest that have actual cash prizes attached to them. There are a lot of writing contests out there that offer prizes that are not cash. Some of them include being published in a […]
Things You Need to Know about Using Copyrighted Material in Your Books
You might have noticed that on certain books that you read, Bible verses have been reprinted as well as song lyrics and quotes from movies or other works of fiction. You may have wondered how that author was able to get those things and use them in their work. The fact is, almost all the […]
Tips on finding the right ghostwriter
If you have been thinking about hiring a ghostwriter, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. These tips should be able to help you narrow down choices and find the right ghostwriter for your project. Look for Ghostwriters Who Stay Busy You definitely want to choose a ghostwriter who stays busy. If […]
How Children’s Books Are Divided by Age
Children’s books are often divided up into different age groups of the child. This is a necessary step because different age groups can read at different levels and prefer different types of books. If you are an author or aspiring author of children’s books, then you definitely want to understand what these different areas are […]