Say No to two spaces after a period
Why You Shouldn’t Trust the New Study That Supports Putting Two Spaces After a Period BY MICHELE DEBCZAK Writers, style guides, and people who spend a lot of time reading generally agree that one...
Category: Writing
What to Watch for with So-Called “Self-Publishing” Companies
I am republishing this article because a critical reference no longer exists. I have replaced it with a new reference, highlighted below. Self-Publishing Scams: Keep the “Self” in Self-Publishing by Dave Bricker I recently re-posted...
15 Reasons that Your Book Isn’t Selling
15 Reasons that Your Book Isn’t Selling BY JOEL FRIEDLANDER We’ve all been there: a book we were excited about, one that we worked on earnestly. But when it hit the market, all that came...
How to create a book publicity tip sheet
When Irish children’s author Avril O’Reilly sent a tip sheet to media outlets throughout Ireland, she had immediate success that included newspaper and television exposure for her book, Kathleen and the Communion Copter. In...
7 Reasons Book Reviews Are Key to Self Publishing Success
7 Reasons Book Reviews Are Key to Self Publishing Success Written by Chantelle Atkins Recently, I’ve started contacting professional book bloggers and reviewers who might be interested in reading my books. This is...
6 Tips Every Blogger Needs-How to write a blog
6 Tips every Blogger Needs-How to write a blog Education & Jobs In today’s day and age, blogging has grown to be one of the most widely used forms of New Media to interact...
10 Respected Publishers That Accept Unsolicited Submissions
Ten Respected Publishers That Accept Unsolicited Submissions Written by Emily Harstone All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. All of these...
Literary Contests and Services to Avoid
Contests and Services to Avoid More Scam-Fighting Resources Warning signs of a bad literary contest Sites that warn against scams We suggest you avoid the following contests and organizations. Many appear to be disguised...
The Secrets of Writing in Multiple Genres
The Secrets of Writing in Multiple Genres By Jennifer McCartney A look at how indie author Sarah Dalton manages her YA and thriller personas. Photo courtesy of the author. Sarah Dalton. Sarah Dalton writes...
Another 52 Free Resources for Freelance Bloggers
Another 52 Free Resources for Freelance Bloggers By Sophie Lizard You want some free stuff? Not just any free stuff, but genuinely useful things you’ll be glad you found? Here are 52 things just...