Amazon Royalties: What’s Your Share of the KDP Pie?
Jul 18, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
This guide to Amazon self-publishing royalties will help you answer the question, "How much money can I make with my self-published book?" Read more →
Amazon Publishing: The Quiet Giant of the Publishing World
Jul 16, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
This post dives into the workings of Amazon Publishing, giving you a sneak peek of what it’s like to work with them from two indie authors signed by APub. Read more →
Show, Don't Tell: Tips and Examples of The Golden Rule
Jul 11, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Show don’t tell is common advice among writers — but what does it really mean? This thorough guide answers that question with plenty of helpful examples. Read more →
BookBub for Authors: How to Reach a Million+ New Readers
Jul 03, 2019 – Book Marketing
From BookBub Featured Deals to self-serve ads and new release notifications, our exhaustive guide will teach authors all they need to know about BookBub. Read more →
How to Write a Short Story in 8 Simple Steps
Jul 01, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn the 8 steps for how to write a short story — starting with your basic understanding of the form and ending with how to edit it like a pro. Read more →
How Many Words in a Novel? (Updated for 2024)
Jun 27, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft, Understanding Publishing
Does word count really matter? To put it simply: YES! Read our guide to learn what your word count should be and our editors' tips for sticking to it. Read more →
Sensitivity Readers: Who Are They and Should Authors Use Them?
Jun 25, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
Tips for finding and working with beta readers and sensitivity readers who provide invaluable reader-feedback before your manuscript hits the presses! Read more →
What is a Beta Reader? How to Find and Work With an Author’s Best Friend
Jun 25, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
Wondering what beta readers do? Find out how they work and where to find them in this straightforward guide. Read more →
Types of Editing: An Inside Look at What Editors Do
Jun 18, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
What are the different types of editing? From development to fact-checking, here are the 5 major editing types every author needs to know Read more →
What is an Anti-Villain? Definition, Tips, and Examples
Jun 13, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
What do the Marvel Cinemaic Universe and Game of Thrones have in common? Anti villains. Learn exactly what an anti villain is here — with lots of examples! Read more →
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