Round characters take literature from mediocre to classics and oftentimes, keep readers thinking about the character long after they finish the last page. But what is a round character? In this article, we define what a round character is and discuss the core...
AI is quickly changing the publishing industry—one reason why discussing Claude vs ChatGPT is so imperative. If you are new to AI writing software, the following may surprise you. AI has revolutionized the publishing industry, allowing publishers to focus on more...
Over the years at selfpublishing.com, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of authors not only publish their books, but also get them into the hands of readers through powerful, strategic launches. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that a successful book...
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...
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...
