Writing Help and Advice for All
How to minimize cancellations and non-payment for editing and proofreading services – by Louise Harnby…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Every professional editor and proofreader wants to attract best-fit clients who are prepared to commit to a contract of editorial services. For the most part, bookings go smoothly – cancellations, delays, and failures to pay are unusual. Still, editorial business owners need to protect themselves…
Is This Historical or Fantasy?
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by J.U. Scribe ? Both carry the idea of constraining something into a fixed space. We put things in boxes mainly with the purpose of organizing things to make it easier to retrieve certain items. As people we love to put things in figurative boxes whether we are consciously aware of it or…
5 Agents Seeking Kidlit, Crime Novels, Nonfiction & all Genres of Adult Fiction – by Erica Verrillo…
How to know difference in your voice and a characters
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Sounds hard right? It did for me. I found myself making the process harder than it needed to be. Between my WIP, blog, and branding I tied myself in knots. Turns out I just needed to KISS. NO! Not smooching. Good grief, get your mind out of the gutter. …
Misused Phrases
Originally posted on Writing your first novel-Things you should know:
We have all heard phrases that stuck with us. We use them in our writing and speech. Problems arise when we either misheard or remembered the phrases incorrectly. The results range from humorous to downright confusing. The Correct Phrase …
How To Write A Book For Avid Readers Not Simply For You – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: Extract: How often have I heard this? “I wrote a book, but no one is buying it. I did a free ebook giveaway and all the social media stuff on Facebook and Instagram and everything. What’s wrong with people?” People? Who are these…
Plot Development: Charts and Tips for Outlining and Plotting a Novel – by Writers Digest…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Plot development can be a challenge for both aspiring and published novelists who are working on a new book. To build a great story structure that will carry you through to a finished novel, you have to take a closer look at your plot and…
The Complete Guide to Ebook Distribution – by Reedsy…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
At Reedsy, our goal has always been to help authors through every stage of the publishing process, from the actual writing down to the marketing and promotion. However, if there’s one thing our marketplace can’t do, it’s the actual publishing of the book. By that,…
7 Tips for Selling More Books and Reaching More Readers on Kobo – by Camille Mofidi…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Creative Penn: Intro by Joanna Penn: If you publish wide, as I do, then you will want to sell more books on the other platforms in order to reduce your reliance on the largest store and develop relationships with other readers in other…
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