If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to wrangle characters, plotlines, worldbuilding notes, and multiple drafts across a sea of documents, you’re not alone. Writing a novel—especially as a self-publishing author—demands more than just inspiration. You need...
If you’ve ever felt your story had all the right parts but something still didn’t click, you’re not alone. Crafting a truly cohesive narrative—one where plot, theme, character, and conflict work in harmony—is one of the hardest parts of writing a novel. That’s...
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Are you thinking about writing a book or already on your publishing journey? Have you thought about how you’ll use your book to boost future sales of your products or services? It’s easy to look at a book as just a way to “get your name out there” or a way to build...
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...
Becoming a bestseller isn’t always a smooth process. And for many, it doesn’t happen on the first try. But it doesn’t mean you should give up. Don’t just take our word for it! Take a look at the many best-selling authors who were rejected multiple...
Ready to master the art of self-editing? For fiction writers, this can be a love-hate process. But when self-edits are done well, it can save you a lot of time and money when finishing your fiction novel. A book without proper editing is like watching an international...
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Deciding between self-publishing vs traditional publishing is the big choice many authors are faced with in today’s book publishing space. If you’re researching how to publish a book, you’ve likely started (or finished!) writing your book. First off, congrats!...
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