Tag: Featured

• 7 Book Competitions for Indie Authors

  

  Indie writers can shine by earning a seal of approval from respected literary competitions. Although top book awards may be limited to traditionally published authors, the popularity of breakout talent in the self-published market is driving organizations to find ways to find the hidden gems within the 1,700,000 self-published titles released each year.

• Finding Comps for Your Book Query

  

  You may have heard the phrase “comps” or “comparable books” tossed around when discussing how to pitch your manuscript to […]

• Your Brain on Writing (And Why it Matters)

  

  It’s ten o’clock, dark, I’d rather have a blanket, and a good book but the urge to write reminds me […]

• Pro Tips For A Standout Book Cover Design

  

  Check your publishing platform for the latest technical specifications. Even if you’ve created a book cover in the past, you […]

• Loaded Language: Lies, Distancing, and Misdirection

  

  Your characters are lying. Strong fiction writing borrows behavior from real life. All you have to do is turn on […]

• How to _______ in 5 easy steps.

  

  Are your blog posts providing value to your readers? You fill in the blank.