Anyone who says you have to purchase writing software if you want to be a ‘real’ or ‘serious’ writer is lying. It’s perfectly legitimate and fine to draft in Google Docs or Microsoft Word or even a notebook if that’s what you have access to. That being said, book...
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Facebook Ads for Books (Complete Guide for Authors)
True or false: getting traditionally published means the publishing house will handle your marketing, and they’re going to do their darndest to make sure your book sells as many copies as possible. False! This is a common misconception amongst writers new...
Book Introduction Examples: What Works in Five Genres
The introduction of your book can make or break a reader’s decision to buy it. That might sound like a lot of pressure, but that’s because it kind of is—your book’s introduction is your book’s first impression (aside from the cover), and it’s important to make a...
Book Cover Design Software – Your Best Options
Being an author involves a ton of decision making. Self-published or traditional? If you’re self-published, you have to pick an editor. You’ll also have to decide on what company you use to print your book, when you’ll launch your book, and how your book will be...
Premade Book Covers: Pros, Cons, and Where to Find Them
If you’re a self-published author, you’re probably already familiar with how hard it is to produce a book. Traditionally published authors get free edits, cover designs, formatting, and printing, but self-published authors have to manage production by...
Speak Your Book: Dictation Software to Write Faster
The use of dictation software might not sound controversial. However... For those of you who stay blessedly out of toxic internet circles: there used to be, and in some places still is, a debate as to whether audiobooks count as ‘real books,’ and whether listening to...
How to Write a Strong Opening Sentence & Hook Readers
How many times have you picked a random show on Netflix, tried it, and then given up because it just didn’t quite hit? Those first five minutes or so are vital, and showrunners know it. A strong opening scene is everything. If you’re not hooked, you’re not going to...
How to Write Dialogue: 3 Effective Ways to Write Dialogue
Learning how to write dialogue is one of the hardest things to write well, but it’s also vital to telling an impactful story. If you’re writing a novel or even if you're writing a nonfiction book, nailing dialogue is key to maintaining tone, characterization, and...
How to Start Writing A Novel: 4 Steps To Get Started On Your Novel
You're ready to put pen to paper and start writing a novel...but how? Maybe you’ve already got an idea, and you’re not sure how to start turning that idea into a novel. Or maybe you’ve got an idea, but every time you sit down to start your story, you’re coming up...