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What Doom Patrol Taught Me About Storytelling
Michael Gallant -0The HBO series featuring the DC Comics’ misfit superhero team holds valuable storytelling lessons for writers.NaNoWriMo’s Not For Me: An Alternative View Of Writing Goals And Expectations
Whether you complete 500 or 50,000 words in 30 days, you owe it to your Self to see your words through in a process that leaves you feeling accomplished and alive.You Need To Connect With Your Readers (With Your Writing)
We're all looking for a connection — and that includes your readers. How do you connect with your readers? Draw them in with sensory language.
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Editing Your Work: Things You Don’t See In Your Own Writing
It's easier to find flaws in someone else's work than it is in your own. There's a lot you can do to minimize errors and make your writing shine, but another set of eyes on your work is always a good idea.How To Read Your Writing From An Editor’s Perspective
Reviewing your writing from an editor's perspective can be a challenge, even for experienced writers. Here are strategies that can help you bring fresh eyes to your written work.Does My Book Need Editing?
You won’t catch every error in your manuscript. Only one kind of magical spirit can pull off such wizardry — professional editors. You should hire one if you’re serious about this whole publishing thing.
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NaNoWriMo’s Not For Me: An Alternative View Of Writing Goals And Expectations
Whether you complete 500 or 50,000 words in 30 days, you owe it to your Self to see your words through in a process that leaves you feeling accomplished and alive.You Need To Connect With Your Readers (With Your Writing)
We're all looking for a connection — and that includes your readers. How do you connect with your readers? Draw them in with sensory language.Scrivener: My Three-year Review
Scrivener is a powerful writing program that has been my software of choice as I write and revise my first novel. Here’s what I’ve learned about the program along the way.
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What Doom Patrol Taught Me About Storytelling
The HBO series featuring the DC Comics’ misfit superhero team holds valuable storytelling lessons for writers.You Need To Connect With Your Readers (With Your Writing)
We're all looking for a connection — and that includes your readers. How do you connect with your readers? Draw them in with sensory language.Train Yourself To Be A Writer
Don’t let time be the excuse to derail your dream to be a writer. Find time to write, make it a priority, and you’ll soon find it’s a hard habit to break.
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Scrivener: My Three-year Review
Scrivener is a powerful writing program that has been my software of choice as I write and revise my first novel. Here’s what I’ve learned about the program along the way.Keep Tabs On Your Published Works: A Review Of Authory
Authory is a utility that consolidates your published works from multiple websites, organizes and customizes the results, and gathers other useful data. Here’s what I learned using Authory for the first time.How Editing Software Helps Improve Your Manuscript
Editing software uses powerful algorithms to compare your content with that of thousands of published authors. It finds where your writing is clunky or awkward and helps you turn your words into dynamic prose that gets readers’ attention.
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Expanding Literacy And Ending Book Deserts
As a writer, your work can go well beyond entertainment and help expand literacy around the the US and the world. From eliminating book deserts in poor communities to helping adults learn a new language, there are many programs in place whose mission is to end illiteracy.The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a cornerstone for success as an author.
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The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a cornerstone for success as an author.Getting Book Sales As The Holidays Approach: Part III
When it's time to really get your holiday book marketing and sales going, these actions can help you get the word out during the prime gift-shopping season.
- Book Design
The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.Book Cover Design: From Concept to Completion
BookBaby designers share stories of some of their favorite book cover designs to give insight into the creative process of making your book cover stand out from the crowd.A Look Inside the Mind Of Your Book Cover Designer
There's more to getting a great book cover design than just hiring a professional. You need to communicate the essence of your story and find a way to inspire your designer.
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The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.Getting Book Sales As The Holidays Approach: Part III
When it's time to really get your holiday book marketing and sales going, these actions can help you get the word out during the prime gift-shopping season.Holiday Book Sales, Part II: Finding Your Readers
In part two of our four-part series highlighting effective strategies to score holiday book sales, we focus on getting your book distributed and reaching readers.
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Is BookBaby Legit?
When looking for the right self-publishing company for you, ask the following questions to make sure you're getting the best fit.How To Get Cover Design And Formatting That Fits Your Story: My Self-Publishing Experience Part 6
This is the sixth entry in a series in which I detail the entire experience of self publishing my book. The goal is to offer tips and strategies so you can learn from my successes and mistakes. This week: cover design and interior formatting.Does It Matter How You Publish Or Who Your Competition Is?
The motivation for writing your book should be to give the world a great story and a memorable experience — no matter how you publish or who you're competing with.
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The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.How To Sell Books Through Gift Shops In Parks
The National Park Service turned 105 on August 25, 2021. It's a good time to talk about how publishers can sell books through gift shops in parks and historic sites.Book Cover Design: From Concept to Completion
BookBaby designers share stories of some of their favorite book cover designs to give insight into the creative process of making your book cover stand out from the crowd.
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How To Create An Author Newsletter Subscribers Love
Not sure if an author newsletter is the right promotional activity for you? Dana Kaye outlines some compelling reasons why you should consider adding this to your author platform.Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a cornerstone for success as an author.How To Get Holiday Book Sales This Year (and beyond)
If you don’t have the time or aren’t prepared to promote your book this holiday season, don’t worry. There are plenty of great (maybe better!) opportunities for book sales throughout the year.
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