THE PLATFORM 
EDUCATION
So, you’ve finally completed the first draft of your book after months (or perhaps years) of hard work, self-doubt, and resilience. That’s a huge achievement worthy of celebrations. But does it mean your book is ready for publishing? Not quite. At least not if you want your writing to really shine. The truth is, no matter how well you...
If you've been wondering how to write a foreword for a book, we have the exact guide you need. What is a book foreword? A book foreword introduces the reader to the author of the book and is written by someone other than the author or editor. This makes it different than a preface, which is written by the author as an introduction to the book. A...
Did you know that the font you use has an impact on the way any given reader might perceive your book? For example, The Book Designer site talks about the importance of fonts and currently has dozens of articles on this topic alone! Fonts like Webdings or Comic Sans have been extensively memed about, but it goes beyond that. A study done by...
Are you looking to write an acknowledgments page for your book?If you've never written a page like this before, it might seem overwhelming. Who should you thank? What tone should you take?Here's how to write an acknowledgments page: Where do acknowledgments go in a book? What do you write in acknowledgments? Step 1 - Start with the most...
Reviews are an essential part of marketing, and editorial reviews are no less important. Reviews help you with your rankings, are a simple way to convert word of mouth marketing to social media, and provide credibility for your book. However, just as it’s difficult to make sales it can be difficult to get an editorial review. Getting those...
Copy editing. Copyediting. Copy-editing. No matter which format you prefer to use, each one is in reference to the same type of editing. So what is copy editing? Does your writing need it? Can you copy edit by yourself? Is a copy edit different from a line edit? What about copy editing and proofreading? Many writers and aspiring authors looking...
You’ve done it! You’ve completed a draft of your manuscript, and you’re well on your way to becoming an author. However, you’re savvy enough to know that the first draft is simply the start. You’ll need to do some book editing to strengthen your story and your prose. So you work through your draft and address big picture issues with...
