Writing a prologue can be difficult and intimidating. A prologue—the short opening section of a story—may be the first thing you read when picking up a novel. Consequently, some writers are afraid of giving away too much plot information, or of not enticing the reader...
Writing and self-publishing a book can seem like a daunting task but involves several key steps. Here’s a general overview of the process: 1. Idea and Planning: – Develop a clear idea for your book and determine its genre, target audience, and unique...
Are you a novice writer just starting out in the realm of digital content, or are you a seasoned expert seeking tips on writing better? As a word nerd who is currently working on her own book, here are a few of my favorite writing tips you can use to hone your...
The principle behind a writing workshop is improving your writing by writing under direction from a teacher, and then receiving feedback throughout the process by sharing your work with the teacher and/or classmates. Workshops usually host a group of writers who work...
While the common consensus is that publishing is moving further and further into the ebook market, physical media is still alive. Sales of physical books saw increases in 2020 and 2021 thanks to the pandemic lockdown, and while sales were overall down 6.5 percent in...
When you set out to write anything for publication, one of the key things you should ask yourself is “how long should this be?” There are several things that factor into answering this question, from age demographic to genre to narrative form. No matter what you’re...
