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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 (+ Template)

Jun 07, 2020 – Book Design

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

How to Publish a Short Story: 3 Ways to Reach New Readers

Jun 05, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Are you an aspiring author looking for ways to reach new readers? Try one of these 3 ways to publish short stories! Read more →

How to Write a Memoir: Turn Your Personal Story Into a Successful Book

Jun 03, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Gather the essential ingredients to write an impactful and commercially viable memoir. Read more →

How to Write a Poem: Get Tips from a Published Poet

Jun 03, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to learn how to write a poem? Here's how to turn out some verse you can be proud of, in 8 simple steps — with tips from a poetry editor. 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 →

Where to Submit Short Stories: 20 Places Accepting Submissions

May 25, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Where to submit short stories in 2023? Check out the top places accepting short story submissions and launch your career! Read more →

Poetry Submissions: Top Places To Submit Your Poems in 2024

May 25, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Get your foot in the door by submitting your poems to these 20 well-respected magazines accepting poetry submissions in 2024. 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 →

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