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Writing as Invitation, Not Expectation
Janna Lopez -0Rather than seeing writing as expectation, something you must do with a result hanging in the balance, allow writing to be an invitation — an opportunity to engage.What Makes a Good Children’s Book: 6 Characteristics
What makes a good children's book? You need relatable characters, fantastic illustrations, and and a central theme. But wait! There's more...Best Book Endings in Recent Fiction
The conclusion can elevate the reader’s experience to sublime satisfaction. Or, it can make the reader wish they’d never embarked on the journey of reading your book.
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What is Copy Editing and Does Your Book Need It?
Copy editing can be time-consuming but is critical when publishing a book. Learn how to speed up copy editing so your book can go to market fast.Why You Need an Editor for Your Book
An editor can help ensure your book's success before it hits the shelves. Learn more about an editor's role and why you should invest in editing services.Writers and Editors: Finding The Right Fit
Andre Calilhanna and Janna Lopez talk about writing and editing and the process of finding the right fit to produce your best written work.
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Your First Draft is Beautiful — Even if it is a Beautiful Mess
A first draft, no matter how messy, always contains beautiful gems of storytelling, prose, and — most importantly — truth.How to Use Chekhov’s Gun to Enhance Your Story
Are you familiar with Chekhov’s Gun? Well, if you put this narrative device in your story, you'd better use it!Internal vs. External Conflict in Writing
Conflict drives a plot forward and gives depth to characters. We look at internal vs. external conflict and how it applies to your story.
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Best Book Endings in Recent Fiction
The conclusion can elevate the reader’s experience to sublime satisfaction. Or, it can make the reader wish they’d never embarked on the journey of reading your book.Capitalization Rules for Titles and Chapters
Struggling to decide if a word needs to be capitalized or not? Here's everything you need to know when it comes to capitalization rules.How to Write a Book Series
Readers who fall in love with your world and characters are eager to read more, but writing a book series requires dedication, creativity, commitment, and meticulous planning.
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Can ChatGPT Help You Overcome Writer’s Block?
If you're feeling stuck with your writing, why not take a break and check out ChatGPT? If nothing else, you might have fun experimenting.Are There Reliable Speech-to-Text Options For Writers?
For all the power of modern personal computers, speech-to-text has been a difficult service to perfect. Has its time finally come?Is A Writing Workshop Right For You?
Writers rarely produce perfect first drafts that are ready to publish. Even famous authors like Ernest Hemingway and Virginia Woolf joined writing workshops to polish their prose.
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How to Publish a Book as a Teenager
You can be a published author at any age. Learn how to publish a book as a teenager and share your story with the world.Understanding Book Royalties
Book royalties are a primary source of author income. Learn how book royalties work and how to maximize royalties as a self-published author.Author Merchandise Ideas to Boost Revenue
Lots of authors are offering custom merch to add additional revenue and strengthen and define their author brands.
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How to Publish a Book as a Teenager
You can be a published author at any age. Learn how to publish a book as a teenager and share your story with the world.The 7 Stages of the Publishing Process
BookBaby simplifies the publishing process with a dedicated team of experts that can handle book editing, cover design, formatting, and more.How to Get a Book Published
Ready to share your story with the world? Discover all the pathways you can take — including getting your book published with BookBaby.
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How to Choose the Best Yearbook Binding
While print quality is essential for a stellar finished product, a high-quality yearbook goes beyond that; it includes a well-designed cover and durable binding.How to Make a Yearbook in 7 Steps
Yearbooks hold precious memories and archive community history. Here are seven basic steps to follow to make a yearbook with BookBaby's professional yearbook services.Comparing Matte vs. Glossy Book Cover Finish
Ready to publish your book? One thing you'll need to determine is whether a matte or a glossy cover is best for your book.
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How to Distribute an eBook for New Authors
Ready to learn how to distribute an eBook? Discover essential tips, tools, and strategies for successfully distributing your books.How To Generate Additional Book Revenue From Your Nonfiction Title
Borrowing ideas from other industries can create new book revenue ideas for your nonfiction title, and your fiction titles, as well.3 Tips To Boost Your Book Sales This Fall
A great way to boost book sales is to hit the ground and connect with readers through personal and grassroots efforts. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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10 Important Parts of a Book for First-Time Authors
Set your book up for success by knowing the important parts of a book — front and back matter and everything in between.What to Know About Writing a Book Table of Contents
Your book's table of content should address a reader's questions and provide a roadmap. Learn how to format and write your table of contents.Tips for Writing a Book Acknowledgements Page
Need help with your book acknowledgements page? Read on to discover tips, best practices for writing your page, things you need to include, and more.
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Holiday Book Marketing Starts Now!
The holidays will be here before you know it, and now is the time for independent authors to start planning and preparing to take advantage of this busy book-selling season.Update Your Book Marketing to the 21st Century
You're a sophisticated self-published author, and it's time to update your book marketing and sell books to non-bookstore buyers.Author Speaking Engagements: Tips for a Successful Event
Ready to interact with your readers? Author speaking engagements offer benefits for your book and writing career.
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Author Speaking Engagements: Tips for a Successful Event
Ready to interact with your readers? Author speaking engagements offer benefits for your book and writing career.How to Plan a Book Tour on Your Own
A book tour may sound like some fanciful dream, but plenty of independent authors plan and execute successful book tours. So how do you do it?To Sell More Books, Think Like Warren Buffett
Some of Warren Buffett's investment strategies are remarkably applicable to book marketing, even if he didn't intend them to be.
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