How To Create a Facebook Author Page
Facebook was named one of the most popular social media platforms, making it a great place for authors to find and engage with readers. So, in this article, we’re going to share how to create a Facebook Author…
Types of Characters in Fiction (And Using Them in Your Story)
A good story uses a diverse range of characters to entertain readers or communicate a message. Your story’s overall theme depends on how you portray these characters. So, to help you write killer fiction, we’ll take a look…
How To Get Book Reviews on Amazon
Amazon book reviews help drive your sales and establish your credibility as an author. In this article, we’re going to look at the importance of having good book reviews and how to get them. Importance of Good Book…
23 Bookstagrammers To Follow
Bookstagrammers have come a long way since the last decade. Today, many have built a strong reading community around themselves. Bookstagrammers can help authors spread the word about their books. Here are some Bookstagrammers we found. It may…
How to Record an Audiobook Yourself
Your readers have read your words, but there are others who want to hear them. And so, you decide to create an audiobook. You have two options: record it yourself or use a service. In this article, we’re…
How To Build an Appealing Author Media Kit
An author media kit is vital for your book publicity. It contains a variety of easily accessible information for book reviewers, interviewers, book bloggers, and bookstores. So, building a good author media kit is a vital step in…
I Challenged Myself To Write 52 Bad Stories a Year
Early in my writing career, when it was still novel and I was uncommitted, I decided that the solution for the constant, unending, and formulaic rejection of my brilliant ideas would be to shorten the stories. What I…
Character Names: Methods and 5 Tips for Naming Characters in Your Novel
As Juliet asks Romeo in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name?” Well, a whole world of meaning if you, the author, wish it. Choosing wisely helps ensure the characters come alive for readers and stick in…
How To Find Beta Readers To Improve Your Book
Before you send your manuscript to an editor for a final polish, your book should go under the microscope of beta readers. They are a group that scrutinizes your book after you’ve completed the first draft. Beta readers…
What Is a Metaphor
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a metaphor as, “A figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between…