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How to Create the Ultimate Character Profile [+ Template]

May 31, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to create a character profile with the help of our downloadable character profile template. Read more →

What is Chekhov’s Gun? Definitions, Tips and Examples

May 28, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Discover the meaning behind Chekhov's Gun — and learn why it's one of storytelling's most powerful rules. Read more →

How Writing about Death Saved my Life

May 22, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Editor and author Christopher Noël talks about how writing about death helped him rebuild his life. Read more →

What It Takes to Write a Book that Becomes a Movie

May 04, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

The book editor of 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' reveals her top 5 tips for writing a book that Hollywood will want to adapt into a film. Read more →

How to Create a Copyright Page in 5 Minutes (with Template)

May 03, 2018 – Book Design

The copyright page doesn't need to stay mysterious. In this definitive guide, we break down the copyright page step by step — and give you two templates that make it easy for you to create your own. Read more →

How to Write an Amazon Book Description That Sells (+ Examples)

Apr 20, 2018 – Book Marketing

A successful book description turns a potential buyer into a buyer by quickly conveying why it's worth a reader's time. Find out how to write yours in this post! Read more →

How to Start a Story: 10 Top Tips From Literary Editors

Apr 19, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Are you struggling to write your opening chapter? 10 professional editors share their top tips on how to start a story that will get a reader's attention. Read more →

Writing Young Adult Fiction: An Editor’s Guide to Awesome YA

Apr 12, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Editor Kate Angelella reveals her top tips for writing young adult fiction. Her post includes a video webinar replay and examples from bestselling YA. Read more →

How to Write a Killer Author Bio (With Template)

Apr 12, 2018 – Book Marketing, Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to write an author bio that gets readers' attention. This definitive guide includes tips from professional marketers and a free template. Read more →

How to Make a Book: Build a Beautiful Hardback by Hand

Apr 09, 2018 – Book Design

Learn how to make hardback copy of your book by hand — something that you can keep on your shelves or share with your friends as a gift. Read more →

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