Representation matters. This isn’t a debate. It’s factual statement that reverberates through any artistic medium, especially literature. When a reader sees a character like them in a story, it can awaken new possibilities in them, especially young readers from...
As an author, making the decision to self-publish a book is a huge commitment, both in terms of time and resources. But making the decision to hire an editor for that project can be at least as big a commitment—maybe even more so. Although authors might need less...
Merriam-Webster defines role-playing game as “an adventure game in which players advance through a series of battles or quests to gain experience, strength, and skill as part of a progressive narrative arc usually depicting the hero’s journey.” Lit RPG is short for...
As an elder millennial (yes, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it), I don’t usually spend too much time on TikTok. The social media short video app has seemingly become all the rage among the most recent generation (although knowing trends, this sentiment is already...
The main purpose of an author biography is to inform the reader of an author’s professional credentials and important previous books, so the reader views them as a trusted source of knowledge or entertainment (depending on whether the author writes scholarly...
As we move into 2026, self-publishing is continuing to grow and evolve. Changing reader preferences are transforming the ways in which books are published, marketed, monetized, and consumed. From unique printed edges and interactive formats to innovative tools like...
