Different Types of Editors and Their Roles
Working with editors: Who does what? Writers have to write and with very few exceptions, they have to do that alone. For most writers, the [...]
Creative Nonfiction
What is creative nonfiction? Creative nonfiction is “true stories, told well,” according to Creative Nonfiction magazine, a pioneer in publishing this genre since 1993. “True [...]
Five Features of Good Travel Writing
If you love to travel and have visited places that have left a strong impression on you, you have a story to write. If you [...]
Using Your Writing Critique Group to Its Full Potential
One of the best ways to get valuable, productive criticism of your book is to join a writer's group. By meeting with and discussing your [...]
Don’t Let Others Stop You from Writing
Writing is often a solitary pursuit, particularly in the early stages. It takes time to nurture the seed of an idea and turn it into [...]
Is Your Book Manuscript Ready to Submit?
Anyone who writes a book – or thinks about writing a book – knows they eventually have to submit their book manuscript for publication. This [...]
Are You Ready to Write a Book?
To write a book is the dream of many people, but the overwhelming majority don’t follow through on the idea. If you’ve been toying with [...]
Brainstorming Book Titles
The cover of a book can make or break its success before the book is even opened. Both book titles and cover art are crucial [...]
Understanding the Book Editing Process
First-time writers know their manuscript will need book editing at some point. However, most writers don't understand the different kinds of editing available and what [...]
Fiction Writing Contests to Motivate You in 2022
Getting started on a writing project and sticking with it are difficult. Even when we're passionate about a topic, we may procrastinate. Consider entering a [...]