Your Characters Smile Too Much

Your Characters Smile Too Much

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...
Great Books About Writing

Great Books About Writing

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...
What Do You Find Yourself Doing?

What Do You Find Yourself Doing?

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...
Should You Write a Book?

Should You Write a Book?

You’ve been thinking about it for years. Now, you’re finally going to face the question: Should you write a book? If this question is plaguing you, the answer is yes. Don’t believe it? Here are five reasons you should stop thinking about becoming an...
Rejected by a Publisher? Here’s What to Do Next

Rejected by a Publisher? Here’s What to Do Next

If your book gets rejected by a publisher, moving forward isn’t always easy. But it is necessary. After all, that’s the only way you’ll make your dream of publishing a reality. Here’s how to keep moving forward. Keep It in Perspective Rejection...