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4 Online Publishing Platforms To Boost Your Readership
Oct 10, 2022
5 min read
There are some incredible websites that let you publish your books online with millions of dedicated members, all ready to devour your books. These four online publishing avenues are sure to set you sailing on a journey of writing success.
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What Makes Typesetting a Pre-Publishing Essential for Every Author?
Sep 18, 2022
5 min read
Typesetting is as important as editing and proofreading for creating a well-finished book. This article explains how the process is a requisite for publishing success.
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The Difference Between Developmental Editing and Copyediting
Sep 11, 2022
5 min read
Knowing the difference between copyediting and developmental editing is a great way for you to be crystal clear about what you want for your manuscript.
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How To Write Better Letters In Your Novel
Sep 09, 2022
4 min read
When it comes to writing a letter in a novel in 2022, the conventions change drastically. So if you’re writing a letter in your novel, we’ve got some tips to help you out!
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7 Essential Elements of a Book Cover Design
Aug 30, 2022
7 min read
One deciding factor in getting a book sold—out of the thousands available at a bookstore—is its cover design. So, what ideas can you use to captivate any reader passing by?
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Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: Which Is Better?
Aug 21, 2022
5 min read
There are plenty of variables to consider: book rights, creative control, author earnings, time investment, industry trends, and so on.
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What Are Foil and Stock Characters? Easy Examples from Harry Potter
Aug 17, 2022
4 min read
The foil and stock characters are the focus of this article. What is their purpose in the story? How can you develop a character foil and choose an appropriate stock character for your story?
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How to Write a Novel in Past Tense? 3 Steps & Examples
Aug 16, 2022
5 min read
Writing a brilliant story starts with selecting the correct narrative tense. Is your story more suited to the present tense or the past? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know while writing a novel in the past tense.
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Self-Publishing
Aug 01, 2022
5 min read
By the end of this article, you’ll be convinced that writing and publishing a book is well within your reach and you can do it entirely yourself (well, almost entirely). Read on…