Tips For Writers
Bestselling Novels: Do You Have What It Takes?
Do you have what it takes to turn your books into bestselling novels? The answer is yes! But what exactly are bestselling novels made of? According to Amazon, the books that make their bestsellers’ list have sold between 3500 and 5000 copies within the past twenty-four hours. That’s a lot of books! USA Today requires a higher number of sales, closer to 7000, but considers sales made across an entire week in order to make their top 150. Don’t let this discourage you. With the proper practice and strategy, you too can write and sell bestselling novels! What Separates Bestselling…
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Tackling a Brief Synopsis!
What’s that? You’ve finished writing your manuscript and you’re ready to start contacting publishers? That’s great! So, what happens now? If you’ve already tried communicating with publishing companies or agents, I’m sure you know the answer. Your first order of business is to start assembling your package. Each publisher will have their own requirements and specifications, but you can generally expect to send a query letter, a brief synopsis, and three consecutive sampler chapters from your novel. What Is a Brief Synopsis? As the name suggests, a brief synopsis is a short summary of the contents of your novel….
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How To Copyright A Pen Name And Remain Anonymous!
Pen names have been a part of literature for as long as literature has been around. Women authors used to write under male names, some authors didn’t want to be known as authors, and some wanted to write outside of their established genre. The same reasons for using a pen name exist today and, no matter what your reason for choosing to write under a pen name is, it is important to know how to copyright a pen name. While it isn’t possible to copyright they actual pen name itself, the U.S. Copyright Office offers protection for any work…
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Writing ‘Other Characters’ Into Your Next Book
You have already read about protagonists and antagonists on this blog, but so far we haven’t taken the time to discuss the other characters that give your story a sense of substance and reality. There are over 7 billion people in the world; your book is bound to have some background characters. While by definition they are in the background, it is important to make them seem real to your readers. The other characters in your novel are what help move your main characters along, try not to forget them or make them one-dimensional. Give them personality, describe what they…
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How To Start A Memoir About Your Life
Writing a memoir can sometimes seem fickle. You may think, “I’m not famous. Nothing memorable has ever really happened to me. What is the point?” However, you could not be more wrong. Everyone’s life has experiences that make them feel something deep within themselves. Writing these experiences down can not only help you as a person figure out your own feelings about life, but can help your readers too. Learning how to start a memoir is the first step to learning a little bit more about yourself. Tips for How to Start a Memoir The first tip for how to…
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