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How to Promote Your Book: 9 Budget-Friendly Steps to Boost Sales

Jun 08, 2020 – Book Marketing

Are you trying to promote your book but all the regular tricks aren't working? Here are 9 steps with lesser-known hacks that could be your key to success! Read more →

How to Format a Book Manuscript (Inc. Template)

Jun 07, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Download a free template and learn how to format a book manuscript that agents and publishers will love. Read more →

Writing a Non-Fiction Query Letter (+ Sample Query Letter)

Jun 02, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Learn how to write a non-fiction query letter that gets agents and editors excited. Includes a real example that got a book sold. Read more →

How to Start a Novel: 8 Steps to the Perfect Opening Scene

May 26, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to write an amazing opening for your book? This post will show you how to start a novel off right, in 8 simple steps. Read more →

What is Line Editing and How Can It Help Your Book?

May 22, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Line editing polishes your language and perfects your style line-by-line. Learn more here, including examples of line editing and how to do it yourself! Read more →

How to Publish (and Sell) on Apple Books in 2024

May 21, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

A complete step-by-step guide to Apple Books publishing, plus some marketing tips on how to sell more copies on the platform. Read more →

Novlr Review: The Best Writing Software for You?

May 20, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Novlr is a novel-writing app "by writers, for writers." But what does it actually offer, and who will get the most out of Novlr? Find out here! Read more →

How to Write a Series: 5 Fundamental Tips for Expanding Your Story

May 08, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to write a series by understanding these five fundamental elements of storytelling, from planning to character development. Read more →

How to Publish on Google Play Books in 2024

May 06, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Learn how to publish on Google Play Books in seven simple steps! Includes tips from the Google Play team themselves and bestselling Play authors. Read more →

Lulu Publishing Review: READ THIS Before You Use Them!

Apr 30, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Lulu Press helps self-publishing authors print and distribute their books, but are they really worth the cost? Learn all about Lulu publishing here. Read more →

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