Tag Archive | self publishing
Thoughts on Writing – Creating Fantasy Languages
Originally posted on Stephanie Flint – Author and Artist:
One of the topics I’ve been thinking about recently is creating fantasy languages. Reason being, I’m creating a language for use in my YA fantasy manuscript, The Wishing Blade. Now, in the original draft (and even across several drafts for different books in that world), I…
Scary, but Necessary: Professional Beta Reads
Quick Fox Editors by Suzanne Lahna I’m a big fan of hard truths in writing. I prefer to be terse, cut to the chase, and end stories on a note that shares very close relation to a mic drop. Hard truth the first – writing isn’t scary. Writing is easy. It’s a private thing where […]
Navigating Kindle Direct Publishing
Originally posted on Lisa Morrow Official Author Page:
Learning to use Kindle Direct Publishing to publish my novel To Kill a Wizard wasn’t nearly as hard as learning to properly format my book for Kindle readers. Both, however, had their challenges, which I’ll share here, as well as, some tips on how I formatted my…
How To Get Your Book Into A Library
Originally posted on K Morris – Poet:
I am fortunate to live within 10-15 minutes walking distance of Upper Norwood’s Joint Library, the oldest and, I believe the only independent institution of it’s kind, (http://uppernorwoodlibrary.org/). In search of ways to get my book, “Dalliance: A Collection of Poetry and Prose” into the hands of more…
What the Music Industry Reveals About Publishing
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
The incumbents had spent decades building the perfect business model. Anyone who wanted their art to reach the world had to go through specialized agencies, who acted as gatekeepers, producers and distributors. Then, thanks to the digital revolution, barriers to entry were rapidly dismantled. An entire new industry sprang to life.…
10 Ways to Find Editing Services on a Budget
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
Finding the right editor is like finding someone to date. It takes patience, resourcefulness, and sometimes, just plain luck. There are dozens of ways to find editors online, and the first editor you find may not be the right fit for your book, or the two of you may not…
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