Did you know that the format you use has an impact on the way any given reader might perceive your book? In fact, book formatting can completely make or break your reader’s experience. If the book font guide from The Book Designer is any indication, there is so...
A slew of authors are distancing themselves from NaNoWriMo after the most recent NaNoWriMo controversy. What happened now? NaNoWriMo issued a statement that appeared to endorse the use of bots to write novels. Which Writing Software is Best for You? Take...
A great author headshot is more than just a photo, it’s your first impression, your brand, and a reflection of your professionalism as a writer. Whether it’s for the back cover of your book, your website, or social media, your headshot should capture your personality...
When someone asks “Is manga a book?”, many people instinctively hesitate. After all, manga is full of illustrations. Does that disqualify it from being a “book”? But the truth is: yes, manga absolutely counts as a book. In this post, we’ll explore what manga is,...
Amazon recently announced that Kindle Vella will be officially discontinued, with the platform scheduled to shut down in early 2025. This news comes as a surprise to many authors who had embraced Vella’s unique, serialized storytelling format, or who were considering...