If you’re wondering how to write a children’s book that readers will love, you’re not alone. One of the questions I get most from children’s writers is: “How do I know if my book is good?” You can be given all of the logistical steps, from A to Z, on how to...
What is literary theory? While the While term may seem unfamiliar, you’ve likely employed its use without knowing it. If you’ve ever read a poem and sought out the context of the time period or author, you used literary theory to deepen your understanding of the...
Dramatic irony is a powerful storytelling device that creates tension, humor, and emotional depth by allowing the audience to know something that the characters do not. This technique can transform a simple narrative into a compelling experience, keeping readers on...
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...
Learning how to write a novel is a dream for many people. But only a handful of could-be-published authors succeed in writing, publishing, and selling a book.The compulsion to write is powerful, and for most serious authors, they must get those stories out and into...
Delving into the pages of a captivating book is more than just an escape; it’s a journey through the complex web of ideas, emotions, and perspectives that shape our understanding of the world. These ideas manifest as the themes in literature. They are what...
Amazon Author Central is a powerful platform for authors, especially if you are self-publishing. Want to gain more visibility and increase your readership? Optimizing your Amazon author page can help with this immensely. Get The Free Book Launch Checklist! Get your...
Romance is one of the bestselling fiction genres, which means learning how to write a romance novel is a solid (and incredibly fun) business decision. In fact, as of 2024, romance novels accounted for approximately 21% of adult fiction sales in the U.S., making it the...
Have you ever opened a book and found the formatting to be awkward? Maybe the margins are inconsistent, so the block of text on the page looks like it’s been stamped at an angle. Maybe there are strange inconsistencies with spacing or font size. Maybe it’s in a font...
No author can publish a book without a manuscript. But what is a manuscript anyway? How do you turn a manuscript into a book? And is it hard? Today we will be demystifying what a manuscript is so you know how to write one for yourself. Before we go into our...
