Do you plan to quote something from someone else’s book, song, or other piece of work? That’s fine. Usually. Just make sure you’re citing sources in your book properly. Here are a few things to consider. When Citing Sources, Style Matters The purpose of citing sources...
If you choose to offer your book on Amazon, becoming an Amazon best-seller is a good idea. By reaching that milestone, your book gets seen by more potential customers, leading to more sales and ongoing best-seller status. But how exactly does this work, and how does...
Your characters smile too much. More than Mona Lisa. They also grin, nod, and shrug on every other page. Don’t believe it? Do a quick search to see how often your characters do these common actions in your manuscript. Go ahead, we’ll wait. Okay, Your...
Want your writing skills to shine? You need expert help. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of great books about writing that can guide you on your publishing journey. Unlike the textbooks your teacher handed out in middle school, these books aren’t dry and...
Plain, concise writing is difficult to master. Some even frown upon it. Perhaps that’s why so many authors write that they “find themselves” doing one thing or another. Maybe that phrasing is in your writing as well. While it sounds fine enough, this...
