If you're on the hunt for the best publishing conference, you've come to the right place. Attending events is a great idea for networking as an author, but finding the right author conference isn't always easy. While there are a lot of events for writers across the world, author-focused events can help you accelerate your career....
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The Best 11 Writing Conferences for Authors in 2024
How would you like to attend the best writing conferences for authors this year? Writing conferences can be some of the best investments to make in your writing career. And guess what? There are plenty of writing conferences for authors in North America taking place all year round. Now you might be...
25 Personification Examples for Writers: What It Is & How to Use It
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 use this tactic in your writing? In this article, we provide a list of...
How to Maximize Your Experience at Author Advantage Live
Curious about making the most of your Author Advantage Live experience? In September 2019, the Self-Publishing School team hosted their very first exclusive author's conference. It was a sold-out live event, and a ton of fun! And every year since it's just gotten bigger, better, and more impactful (with tons of new content & learning...
How Much Do Authors Make?: Average Author Salary in 2024
If you are an author, or are considering becoming an author, you're probably wondering: "How much do authors make?" Is an author salary enough to get by in 2024? Do you need another gig? Are you getting paid enough for your work? How much do authors make per book? Those are common questions (and good ones to ask if you're thinking about becoming...
How to Publish a Book in 9 Simple Steps
Don’t know how to publish a book successfully? That’s a good problem to have! If you’re wondering, "How do I publish a book?", it means you’re a small part of the population that has actually finished writing a book. That’s incredible! Now it’s time to take the next step in your writing career and learn how to publish a book to share your story...
How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book? [2024 Costs]
How much does it cost to publish a book realistically? Warning: if you’re looking for the cheapest way to publish a book, this guide probably isn’t for you. You shouldn't necessarily want to know the cheapest way to publish a book. Because let’s face it - publishing a book on the cheap usually means cutting important corners....
The 25 Best Writing Websites for Authors in 2024
There are many writing websites that are useful hubs of information for aspiring authors of all types and genres. Apart from the desire to become an author and a bit of determination, what makes a successful writer? According to veterans of the industry, it’s lots of reading, writing, and a supportive community. The writing websites in this...
What Is Line Editing? 9 Easy Tips to Do It Well
You’ve done it! You’ve completed a draft of your manuscript and are 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 editing to strengthen your story. That's where line editing comes in. Whether your goal is to self-publish or traditionally...
How to Become an Author: 8 Steps to Bestselling Success
Wondering how to become an author? Well, that answer will depend on the type of author you want to be. Maybe you’ve always been a writer at heart, and are ready to share your story with the world and earn the title of “author.” Or maybe you’re passionate about a certain topic and are ready to help others by sharing your expertise. Regardless of...