Let's talk about book advances. Just a couple of decades ago, when the powers that be gathered around the water cooler to discuss book publishing and authors, two groups always emerged: traditional and everything else. Self-publishing always fell into the everything...
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5 Inspiring Short Bio Examples + How to Write a Professional Bio
Are you a business owner who wants to share your expertise but is unsure of how to stand out in a crowded marketplace? Maybe you want to write a book or create a course but there’s still the matter of convincing people of why they should trust you. This is where a...
The Only (FREE) Autobiography Template You Need – 4 Simple Steps
Are you looking for an autobiography template? First things first. What is your story? Not the shiny, air-brushed one you edit before posting on Instagram or the one you politely share during a writer’s chat on Zoom. By your story, I mean the one with the cracks...
What Is Developmental Editing? – How to Find a Great Editor
In a previous article, we looked at the different types of editing authors should consider when finalizing their manuscripts. And at the top of that list (after manuscript assessment), is developmental editing. Let's discuss. ...
Fantasy Book Name Generator: 100s of Title Ideas
When it comes to titling your book, you only have two choices: name it yourself or get some help. But the latter doesn't mean someone else is naming your fantasy book for you. Stay with us! If you already have a book title, congratulations! You’ve completed one of...
Tips for Using an AI Editor for Your Book
Wherever you fall on the writers-using-AI spectrum, most creatives will agree that artificial intelligence has created a seismic shift in how authors write, edit, print, distribute, and market their books. AI has weaved its way into the world of book publishing and...
The 31 Best Autobiographies to Read This Year
Why do we find other people's lives so interesting? Maybe it's because no two lives are the same, and just when you think your life has been a roller coaster ride, you learn about someone else’s journey, and think, “Woah, no way!”. Autobiographies and memoir...
The Profit First Method Book Review
I’ve been self-employed for over 20 years, first as a small business owner and then as a freelance writer. One of the biggest challenges I faced early on was learning how to organize my finances, especially when what I earned changed from month to month. I needed a...
50 Eye-Catching Autobiography Titles (+ How to Write Your Own)
You’ve written your life story. You’ve laid your heart bare before the world So, what’s the best title for your one-of-a-kind masterpiece? "____________: An Autobiography”? Nooo! Seriously, unless you’re a household name, using "autobiography" as part of your...