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The 17 Best Writing Apps to Boost Your Writing in 2024

Mar 03, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Looking for writing apps that will actually improve your work? Here are 17 word processing, editing, and productivity apps to get the job done. Read more →

What is Hybrid Publishing? Expectations vs Reality

Mar 03, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

What is hybrid publishing, and how exactly is it different to vanity publishing? Find out everything you need to know here. Read more →

Ten Ways to Handle Bad Book Reviews

Feb 20, 2020 – Book Marketing

Bad book reviews — they happen to all authors! So what do you do about them? Hear are ten tips for making the most of a bad review. Read more →

How to Translate Your Book in 6 Simple Steps

Feb 19, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Learn step-by-step how to translate your book. Find out which markets to enter, how to find book translators, and what goes into translating books. Read more →

How to Market Your Book in 8 Simple Steps

Feb 19, 2020 – Book Marketing

Marketing a book doesn't need to be scary. Our guide tells you how to market a book in 8 fundamental steps, so you'll never feel overwhelmed again. Read more →

CreateSpace is DEAD. Here's what you need to know.

Feb 06, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

CreateSpace, a print-on-demand service for self-published authors, recently merged with Amazon’s KDP Print. Here's what you need to know. Read more →

What is a Small Press? (And Should Authors Use Them?)

Feb 04, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

What exactly is a small press? We'll get into the pros and cons of working with one, and what you can expect when you ink a small press book deal. Read more →

What is Proofreading? Beginner's Guide to an Essential Edit

Jan 31, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

What is proofreading all about? In this post, find out what this task specifically involves and when writers can do it themselves. Read more →

How a Cartoonist for Hire Can Get Your Book's Point Across

Jan 17, 2020 – Book Design

MAD Magazine's Nate Fakes shows authors how a cartoonist for hire can help explain complex issues, provide structure, and keep their readers engaged. Read more →

What is Indie Publishing? And How to Get Started in 2024

Jan 10, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Have you ever wondered whether you should call yourself an indie publisher of a self-publisher? Learn about the difference, and how to get started, today. Read more →

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