Descriptive writing is writing that uses descriptive words to show your readers what is happening in your book. Typically when one thinks of...
The Steps For Getting Signed to a Book Publishing Company
In the writing world, getting signed to a book publishing company seems like one of the hardest things in the world. A lot of authors think they...
Sell Books Using Online Book Retailers
You’re a newbie writer and you’ve just completed your first book… congratulations! Now that you’ve gotten through the act of actually writing your...
What Is Copyright Infringement?
You always see that copyright warning when you pop your favorite movie into your DVD player. “Piracy is a crime!” it says. But as a writer, what...
What Should Be Included On Your Book Copyright Page?
Obtaining the copyright for your newly complete manuscript is an essential part of protecting your work. Once you have gotten the rights to your...
5 Tips For Writing Attention-Grabbing Book Descriptions
So you’ve written your book, gotten great feedback, and have an editor lined up to read your piece. But what about a book description? One of the...
5 Important Tips for Writing Non-Fiction
I have talked a lot about writing fiction on this blog, and now I think it is time to show some love to my non-fiction writers out there. Writing...
The Best Book Cover Design Ideas
Designing your book cover is undoubtedly one of the most exciting parts of publishing your new novel. Thinking of all the elements you want to...
How to Get an ISBN For Your Book
You’ve finished writing your book, you’ve figured out how you want to publish it, and now the time has come for you to get an ISBN for your book....
What Should Your Book’s Word Count Be?
When you first begin your journey to becoming a published author, one of the first things you will probably ask yourself is, “What should my word...