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55 Personification Examples for Writers: What It Is & How to Use It
Some of your favorite writing likely employs what we call personification, but it can be difficult to understand what that means without seeing personification examples. What is personification and what are some examples of personification? How do you know when you...
Six-Word Memoir: How to Write One (With 25+ Examples)
Have you heard of the Six-Word Memoir? Exactly what it sounds like, it’s six words that sum up your life, a phrase that was officially coined by Larry Smith in 2006 and has become a global phenomenon. Sounds challenging, doesn’t it? Smith, editor of SMITH...
How to Self-Publish a Book in 2026: A Beginner’s Guide to Success
Learning how to self-publish a book is one of the best things you can do for yourself as a writer. Self-publishing is taking the book world by storm…so what is self-publishing exactly? If you’re a writer researching how to self-publish a book, you’re...
Transform Your Voice: Insights from Author Krystal Diaz on Self-Expression
Do you ever feel like you’re hiding behind a “polished front” while an internal script of “not-enoughness” runs the show? Many of us have grown so used to silencing our inner truth—to protect an image or gain approval—that we’ve lost touch with who we truly are....
How to Write a Foreword for a Book: 6 Steps (With Examples)
TL;DR: A foreword is a short introductory piece, typically 500–1,000 words, written by someone other than the author to introduce the book and vouch for its credibility. Wondering how to write a foreword effectively? Decide your main point, clarify how you want...
Pegasus Publishers Review (2026): Hybrid Publishing or Expensive Mistake?
TL;DR: Pegasus Publishers is a UK-based hybrid publisher founded in 1999 that requires authors to share upfront publishing costs in exchange for editorial, design, and distribution services. Pegasus Publishers Review: it’s a legitimate company, but consistent...
Your Complete Guide to 23 Different Types of Characters in Fiction
The difference between a forgettable novel and a bestseller usually isn’t the plot, it’s the characters. Every story you love is built from a small set of recognizable character types, each pulling its own weight. Get the cast right, and the plot writes...
The 40 Best-Selling Self-Published Books of All Time
Did you know that some of the best-selling self-published books entered the scene as early as the 1600s? John Milton’s famous book, Paradise Lost, started as close to a self-published book as was possible in those days. Today, there are many best-selling...