Writing & publishing notes.
Practical guides for authors: finishing your manuscript, getting it edited, and putting it in front of readers.
7 Book Cover Mistakes That Quietly Cost Indie Authors Sales
Readers decide in about a second whether to click. Here are the cover mistakes we see most often, and what to do instead.
Read article ↗Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Which Path Is Right for Your Book?
Advances, royalties, rights, timelines and control. A plain comparison of the two routes so you can choose with your eyes open.
Read article ↗What Does a Ghostwriter Actually Do? A Plain-English Guide
Who owns the book, whose name goes on the cover, and how a ghostwriter captures your voice. Everything first-time authors ask us.
Read article ↗How to Write a Children's Picture Book Kids Ask to Hear Again
Short doesn't mean easy. Word counts, page turns, rhythm and illustrations: how picture books really work, and how to write one.
Read article ↗How to Self-Publish Your First Book: A Complete Guide
Have you written a book and don't know what to do next? Here is every step of self-publishing your first book, from manuscript to launch.
Read article ↗Professional Novel Writer: The Honest Guide for Authors Who Are Stuck
The story was good. The problem was turning it into a novel that works on the page. Here's what changed when a professional novel writer got involved.
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