Category: Tips and Tricks
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Copyright Information for Writers
One thing that writers often wonder about once their manuscript is complete is whether or not they need to copyright their work. After spending hours pouring your blood, sweat, and tears into a completed work, the thought of someone stealing it is a gut-wrenching one, but is copywriting your work necessary to protect it? Let’s…
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How to Get Your Book in Bookstores
In order for bookstores to stock and sell your book, they have to know that it exists, and there are a couple of ways that you can go about that. One way is to email or call the book buyer at the bookstore where you would like your book to be sold.
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Avoiding Scams in the Publishing Industry
The publishing world is full of opportunities, but scams are everywhere. Writers eager to get published can fall for bad agents, editors, vanity presses, and marketing schemes. Knowing the warning signs can save time, money, and frustration.
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Which Self-Publishing Platform Should I Choose?
This article compares KDP, Bookbaby, Lulu, Ingram Spark, and Draft2Digital.
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A Few Recommended Resources
Read on for free resources for improving emotional depth in your novel, as well as refining structure and enhancing storytelling techniques.
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Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing vs Hybrid
In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid publishing. Each route can be an excellent choice depending on your goals and prioritizes in terms of creative control, royalties, and more.
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Line Breaks in Poetry
Read on to learn what makes an effective line break, with actionable tips to improve your poetry.
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What Is a Vanity Press?
Learn what vanity presses are, how to avoid them, and what to look for instead.
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What Are Beta, Alpha, and ARC Readers?
Read on to learn about beta, alpha, and ARC readers—what they do and where they fit in the process.
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