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A collection of insightful BookBaby Blog posts that explore the craft of writing, the habits of successful writers, and myriad topics that will instruct and inspire seasoned and new writers alike.

Ten Books in Ten Years: A Conversation with Indie Author Tank Gunner

Ten Books in Ten Years: A Conversation with Indie Author Tank Gunner

Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Writing and publishing a single book is no small feat, let alone ten. In this exclusive interview, BookBaby sits down with Tank Gunner, a prolific...
A Beginner’s Guide to Outlining Chapters: Simple Techniques to Start Strong

Beginner’s Guide to Outlining Chapters

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes You’ve got an incredible vision in mind for your book, but when it comes time to put it out there on paper (or screen), you...
First-Time Authors: Overcoming Common Challenges When Writing Your First Book

Writing Advice for First-Time Authors

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Writing a book for the first time can feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin? How do you stay motivated? What do you do once...
Writer planning a fantasy novel world with maps and characters

How to Write a Fantasy Novel in 5 Phases

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own magical world … one where you can make the impossible possible and bring legendary heroes to life?...
17 Exciting Fantasy Novel Ideas for Authors

17 Exciting Fantasy Novel Ideas for Authors

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Brainstorming ideas for a fantasy novel can really stimulate your imagination. A society of singing spoons declares war on other flatware! Or perhaps Mr. Bubble,...
Author planning a strong final chapter to end a nonfiction book

How to End a Nonfiction Book in 3 Ways

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your readers have made it to the end of your nonfiction book, you must have done something right! But how do you keep them...
Writer crafting a compelling book hook to capture readers and literary agents

How to Write a Book Hook (With 4 Examples)

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If you have an aptitude for crafting catchy phrases, creating unique titles that cause a reader to plunge deeper into a work, or using concise...

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