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...
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...
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