One of the major benefits that comes with marketing is providing readers the option to pre-order on Amazon. Listing your book for pre-order helps in two key ways, which we get into in this article.
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How to Create an Online Course That Actually Sells in 8 Steps
Want to learn how to create an online course? You've come to the right place! Many authors and entrepreneurs are monetizing their knowledge via online course creation, and while it’s easier than ever with today’s tech to actually create a digital course, there’s more to the process than may meet the eye. Luckily, we have all the inside tips you...
Vanity Publishing: How to Avoid Scams + 6 Better Publishing Routes
Vanity publishing can be a misleading scam for today’s aspiring authors. Most vanity publishers are operating on a predatory business model, raking in business from misled authors who are sold on a dream to publish their book. As important as your book idea is to you, for plenty of predatory organizations like the vanity publishers that...
4 Benefits of an Online Writing Community + How to Find One
It's no secret that writing can be a quiet and lonely career. While it's great to have some time to think and write, there are many benefits to finding an online writing community. We have more access to people and groups than ever before, and you no longer just need to rely on a local writing group in order to meet people. There are thousands of...
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 writing actually complete their manuscript. Those are some pretty staggering...
ProWritingAid Review: Features, Pricing & Alternatives
ProWritingAid claims to be a complete, all-in-one package with the ability to check grammar, edit style, and be a writing mentor. Does it live up to its claim? Because we’re always on the hunt for smart technology to help us improve our writing, ProWritingAid’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create a comprehensive writing tool has...
Best Book Publishing Companies
Know the best publishing companies to stay ahead of the curve as an aspiring author. No two companies are the same, so don't rely on trial and error when it comes to working with publishing companies as an author. In a world of scammy vanity companies eager to take an author's money, you have every reason to be cautious. It's more important to do...
What Is a Pen Name?: Meaning + 11 Pen Name Tips for Authors
Pen name, nom de plume, or pseudonym... Call it what you want, but as an author, these typically mean the same thing. So what is a pen name? And when are author pen names used? Creating a pseudonym and using a pen name when self-publishing is still an option for authors, even in today's digital age of social media, eBooks, and the internet, which...
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 writer creates is what draws specific readers into the story and keeps them turning...
The 5 Best Pen Name Generator Tools for Writers
Maybe you’ve just started your writing journey and you’re wondering whether you should have a pen name, or maybe you’re an established author wondering if it’s too late to switch it up. Either way, the question you’re asking is the same: Is a pen name right for you? And how do you make a good one? What are the best pen name generator tools for...