Facing Your Fears When Writing Your Memoirs
Writing your memoirs is an intensely personal project. Whether you're writing about a traumatic past or the inspiring journey your life has been, you'll have [...]
Foreshadowing to Build Suspense
Foreshadowing is one of the essential tools in a writer's toolbox. It allows the writer to tease the reader with hints of what's to come, [...]
Don’t Make These First Time Fiction Writing Mistakes
Some people assume writing fiction is easy because you can make it up as you go along and go in any direction. However, in reality, [...]
Why Hybrid Publishing is the Future of Book Publishing
Writers used to have two options for their books – a traditional publishing company or self-publishing. One approach was a long shot; the other was [...]
Memoir Writing as a Catharsis: Good or Bad Idea?
Memoirs are almost always loaded with powerful moments, some of them transformative but all charged with emotion, whether positive or negative. The process of digging [...]
Unusual Book Marketing Ideas
Book marketing is one aspect of publishing most writers don't enjoy, but it's essential to your book's success. While you're probably familiar with the more [...]
In Personal Memoirs, Growth is Essential
Personal memoirs have grown in popularity over the years and become one of the most popular reading genres. Many personal memoirs have won awards for [...]
Planning a Strong Book Marketing Timeline
The success of any book relies on proper marketing. Word-of-mouth sounds lovely, but it has limited reach and doesn’t last. The circle of influence is [...]
What are Beta Readers and Why are They Important?
When you've completed your book manuscript, one of the first things you should do is find a few beta readers. These readers review your manuscript [...]
Uplifting Fiction’s Genre Crossing Appeal
Bookstores and websites often break fiction down into genres such as Mystery, Historical, and Romance. A newer class is Uplifting Fiction. Uplifting fiction is a [...]