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You did it. You won NaNoWriMo and wrote 50,000 words. First of all: congratulations! Winning NaNoWriMo is a huge accomplishment! So what now? Here are some steps to consider after NaNoWriMo. 1. Congratulate yourself! Take a minute to breathe in and absorb. You wrote 50,000+ words in a single month. That's bonkers! What an accomplishment! Consider...
If you self-publish a book without having a proactive plan in place to secure reviews around the time of its launch, you doom it to failure. Book reviews, especially on digital bookstores, serve two important functions in your book’s initial performance. First, reviews act as a form of social proof that encourages people browsing a...
Have you ever wondered how to get a book deal or if you need an agent to secure one? These are important questions to consider as you start your writing journey. Whether you are in the process of writing your first book or have an entire series you want to publish, knowing how to get a book deal is an integral part of your publishing...
If you’re brand new to writing, you may feel like you’re at a bit of a loss. Where do you even get started? Maybe you took a creative writing class and just enjoyed writing poems, or maybe you’ve always had ‘write a book’ on your bucket list. You may even be a seasoned writer looking for a different writing path. One of the most fundamental...
Don’t know how to self-publish a book successfully? That’s a good problem to have! If you’re trying to figure out how to publish a book on your own, it means you’re a small part of the population that has actually written a book. That’s incredible! Related: How To Write A Book Now it’s time to take the next step in your writing career and learn...
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...
Amazon KDP has taken the publishing world by storm. For the first time in history, authors can self-publish a book with the click of the button - and Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing has made the process more accessible than ever. In fact, it's pretty easy to publish your book on KDP, which is why it's caught on so rapidly, especially for those...
Writing a book is a tremendous first step toward publication. It shows you have the perseverance necessary to carry a dream from the first stage to the final product. Writing a book shows you have something to say and believe in it enough to devote hours, weeks, and even months to share it. But now that you’ve written a book, what’s next?...
There are countless advantages to self publishing over traditional publishing, but being an indie author is hard work! Self publishing requires you to become an expert in every aspect of the publishing process, from writing to formatting to marketing. While tools like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing make self publishing accessible, they can feel...
