Did you know that the month of April is, among other things, National Poetry Month? This makes April the perfect month to publish that book of poems you've been thinking about for a while, and not just because this month provides some great marketing opportunities; it's also the perfect month to think about the reasons … Continue reading Prepare for National Poetry Month this April
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Writing contests have long been a staple of the publishing community, but what about for self-publishing authors? Do they have a place in writing contests? The short answer is absolutely, yes they do! In fact, the average writing contest is the perfect place to showcase your talents and maybe even receive a small cash reward … Continue reading Write, Submit, Win!
It’s early 2018, which means it’s time to take on all of those projects which you’ve told yourself you would. Some of you will have committed to writing a book this year, and of those, some will have committed to writing a children’s book. Others remain undecided. What might it take to push you off … Continue reading 8 Reasons to Self-Publish a Children’s Book in 2018
If you’re interested in writing a romance novel, that’s thrilling news! Romance is making serious waves in the publishing industry right now, and as the Washington Post calls it, romance has proven to be a “uniquely successful genre” in that it is one of the top performers in sales, across the board. What better time … Continue reading Reading as Seduction: Writing Romance Novels
When it comes to writing and publishing a health and fitness or otherwise wellness-related book, much of the standard jargon and advice doesn't apply. Some of it does, of course, but many readers and buyers of these books don't tend to cross categories and buy, say, action and adventure or science fiction or romance books … Continue reading Live Well, Write Well, & Publish Well…ness Related Books!
Even though a small part of us cringes at the thought of yet another to-do list, we can't help but recognize that the recoil is somewhat a consequence of semantics: we may not have had much success giving up sweets or processed foods or otherwise accomplishing resolutions of years past, but we fully acknowledge the … Continue reading Make Some New Plans for Your Book in the New Year!
We've all pictured the cloistered writer hunched in solitude over a notepad or laptop, furiously scratching out word after glorious word well into the wee hours. The brilliance flows faster than he can capture it on paper until the day he triumphantly types "The End" ... Well, that's how we imagine it, but it rarely … Continue reading Write, Finish, Edit: A Writer’s Guide to Moving Forward and Finishing
You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who might claim that writing children's books is easy; in fact, most people in the know will tell you exactly the opposite. Publishing professionals, editors, and authors alike must face up to the peculiar challenges of the genre, which include writing a captivating story, generating eye-popping illustrations, and … Continue reading Capture the Magic in Your Next Children’s Book!
If you’ve ever considered writing a romance novel…what are you waiting for? Romance is one of the best-selling genres and has a built-in audience addicted to the drama, intrigue, and complex characters created specifically for them. Danielle Steel is one of the highest paid authors in the world with Nicolas Sparks as a close second. … Continue reading Love is in the Air! Tips on Writing a Successful Romance Novel