One of the reasons it’s helpful to learn about the highest-paid authors is so you have context on their success - and going all the way back to their debut novel helps provide that context for you. Every writer started out with a blank page. If you want to be a...
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Instructions for Setting Up Your Goodreads Author Page
If you are an author or aspiring author, you must know about Goodreads Author Pages. While using Amazon ads, hosting a book launch party, and learning how to get Amazon book reviews are each integral to your book's success. So don’t overlook the importance of becoming...
The 35 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,...
What Is a Round Character? Definition, Examples & 4 Key Traits
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...
Should You Write a Book? Maybe Not – Here’s Why
Many people ask themselves, “Should I write a book?” The answer may not be as straightforward as you think. In fact, according to the New York Times, 81% of people believe they have a book in them. However, statistics state that only 3% of writers who start...
What Is My Book Genre? A Guide For Authors
Asking, "What is a book genre?" or perhaps more specifically, "What is my book genre?" is a key question for writing, publishing, and marketing success. Specific genres often call for certain types of writing or lend well to specific themes. Similarly, your book genre...
6 Different Writing Styles to Master for Better Stories
Did you know that while most writers are taught the importance of their opening page, different writing styles are arguably even more crucial for engaging readers? Readers often differentiate writers by their different writing styles. The type of narrative a...
The 27 Top Christian Books Of All Time (By Bestseller Status)
Great writers read great books, so if you want your manuscript to hit the top Christian books list, this article is for you. Over the decades, Christian publishers have put countless books on the New York Times bestseller list. However, some books became popular...
How To Write An Autobiographical Fiction Novel
Learning how to write an autobiographical fiction novel may be one of the most creative tasks you take on this year. This genre stands out among both autobiographies as well as fiction due to combining elements of both. If you want to: Share your story Delve...