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The 9 Best Book Printing Services for Authors (2025 Update)

Feb 13, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

What's the best service to print your book? In this post, we assess and compare the best print-on-demand and offset printing companies on the market. Read more →

How to Write a Romance Novel: Your Adoring Readers Await!

Feb 08, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Love is a battlefield, but writing about it doesn't have to be. Here are seven actionable tips on how to write a romance novel. Read more →

13 Beloved Romance Tropes Every Reader Will Recognize

Feb 07, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

If you want to write the next big romance hit, you better become familiar with these ever-popular romance tropes. Read more →

How to Self-Publish a Book in 2025 [+ Checklist]

Feb 06, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Ready to share your story? Find out how to self publish a book and reach readers worldwide with our step-by-step guide. Read more →

9 Common Types of Fantasy Characters (With Examples)

Jan 28, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

This list covers nine of the most common types of fantasy characters. Don’t forget to scope out the 80+ examples of our favorite fantasy characters from popular books and movies. Read more →

What is Urban Fantasy? Definition and Examples

Jan 25, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Get a grip on one of the most exciting fantasy subgenres with this complete guide that explains what is urban fantasy — and how to read more of it. Read more →

How to Start a Publishing Company in 2025

Jan 23, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

This comprehensive guide covers the steps involved in how to start a publishing company — and will help you decide if it's the right path for you. Read more →

How To Build an Author Website: a Step-by-Step Guide [+ Checklist]

Jan 16, 2019 – Book Marketing

An author website is an essential part of your branding and marketing strategy. Learn how to build one in 7 steps. Read more →

12 Book Marketing Mistakes to Banish in 2025

Jan 15, 2019 – Book Marketing

Avoid the most common mistakes that self-publishing authors make when creating their book marketing campaign, from Facebook Ads to Bookbub to design. Read more →

45 Rhetorical Devices: Your Secret Writing Weapons [Download Cheatsheet]

Jan 11, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Discover 45 rhetorical devices with this extensive list — complete with examples of the devices in action. Read more →

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