When to Capitalize Mom and Dad

When to Capitalize Mom and Dad

You know them well and talk to them regularly. They raised you and made you breakfast, lunch, and dinner and taught you the power of contractions. But now you’re writing about them, and you’re not quite sure whether to capitalize mom and dad in your story...
Too, To, or Two: Know the Difference

Too, To, or Two: Know the Difference

You know the problem. You’re in the middle of writing when the dread settles in. You fear you used the wrong word. Should you use too, to, or two? You want to write a book people want to read. And that means you’ve got to get your words right. Well, calm...
Public Domain Books 101

Public Domain Books 101

A crash course on what it means when a book reaches the public domain. Public domain books. You’ve heard of them, but you’re not sure what they are. Or you know what they are, but you have questions. Either way, here’s a brief rundown on what it means for a book to be...
What Is a Ghostwriter?

What Is a Ghostwriter?

A ghostwriter may be just what you need to get your story out of your head. Spend enough time in the world of writing and you’ll come across the term “ghostwriter.” But what is a ghostwriter? A ghostwriter is responsible for a lot of stuff you read....
How to Write a Book People Want to Read

How to Write a Book People Want to Read

Great writing skills don’t guarantee your book will sell. You’ve got to write a book people want to read. Even if you’ve mastered the complexities of written language, your new book may fall short in terms of sales and popularity. Because if no one is interested in...
Writing Your Second Book

Writing Your Second Book

Are you intimidated by the thought of writing your second book? You’re not alone. In fact, many authors have suffered from a condition known as Second Book Syndrome. Also called the “second book slump,” this well-documented phenomenon occurs when an author’s second...