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....
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...
Writers and Debt: A Bad Combo

Writers and Debt: A Bad Combo

If you can’t afford to publish, please don’t. You’ve written a book, and it’s amazing. Everyone who read the initial drafts loves it. They promise it will sell a million copies. But don’t throw money at it just yet. Because writers and...
Author Website: Do You Need One?

Author Website: Do You Need One?

The inside scoop on author websites. Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to spread the word about your book. And an author website seems a natural way to do it. But do you really need a website? Well, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. It...