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What is a Literary Agent, and How Can They Help You Publish?

Nov 04, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

What makes a literary agent so valuable to an author? Find out what agents do, how they collaborate with authors, and how they get paid in this guide. Read more →

10 Personal Narrative Examples to Inspire Your Writing

Oct 31, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

Need inspiration for your next personal narrative essay? Take a look at these ten fantastic examples from recent years. Read more →

How to Self-Publish a Romance Novel: Love is in the Air

Oct 28, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

Learn how to self-publish a romance novel with insider tips from bestselling indie authors. Read more →

What’s the Cost of Publishing a Book on Amazon?

Oct 14, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

Is it really free to publish on KDP? Let's take a look at the hidden (and not-so-hidden) costs for publishing on Amazon. Read more →

Verbal Irony: 9 Examples that Will Make You Smirk

Sep 02, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

From Shakspeare to quirky rom-coms, here are 9 examples to help you understand verbal irony. Read more →

Situational Irony: 11 Examples That Will Make you Think

Sep 02, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

From ancient to modern literature, here are 7 situational irony examples to help you better understand this literary device. Read more →

Dramatic Irony: 7 Examples of Suspenseful Ignorance

Aug 31, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to know what dramatic irony is, and how it's used in literature and TV? You'll find all the answers you need here. Read more →

Developing Your Author Brand: 6 Ways to Showcase Your Unique Writing Identity

Aug 08, 2022 – Book Marketing

An "author brand" can be a pretty vague concept. Learn how to successfully develop yours in this post by Harry Bingham. Read more →

How to Make Your Book Newsworthy: 5 Tips from a Publicist

Aug 05, 2022 – Book Marketing

How can you earn media coverage for your book? Book publicity takes some preparation and watchfulness, but it can help your book become news. Read more →

How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Children’s Book?

Jul 20, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

A breakdown of all the costs involved with publishing a children's book, from editing, to design, to printing and more. Read more →

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