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How to Publish a Book For Free: The 7 Best Sites

Feb 27, 2024 – Understanding Publishing

If you want to publish your book without spending a single dime, check out this handy list of 7 free self-publishing services. Read more →

Narrative Structure: Definition, Examples, and Writing Tips

Dec 18, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

What's the difference between story structure and narrative structure? And how do you choose the right narrative structure for you novel? Read more →

What is the Proust Questionnaire? 22 Questions to Write Better Characters

Dec 08, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

Inspired by Marcel Proust, check out the questionnaire that will help your characters remember things past. Read more →

Children's Book Template: Create a Perfect Layout (+ Download)

Nov 08, 2023 – Book Design

Download and use our storyboard to map out your picture book page-by-page before adding illustrations. Read more →

What is Plot Structure? Definition and Diagram

Nov 07, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

Get a deeper understanding of plot structure and its five stages. Read more →

How To Craft a Book Hook (Tips from Editors)

Oct 20, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

We break down what a book hook is, why it matters for authors, and how to craft a successful one. Read more →

Book Hook: 48 Examples of Irresistible Elevator Pitches

Oct 20, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

A list of great book pitch examples across various genres for you to get inspired by. Read more →

Can a Professional Book Cover Double Your Sales?

Oct 11, 2023 – Book Design

Let's find out how much a professional cover design can affect book sales — with our strictly scientific experiment. Read more →

12 Elements of Poetry Every Poet Needs to Know

Oct 10, 2023 – Understanding Publishing

In order to become a poet, you need to learn the basics. Find out more about the foundations of poetry in this post, where we look at 12 of its most important elements. Read more →

What is Pathos? Definition and Examples in Literature

Sep 29, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

Pathos is a literary device that uses language to evoke an emotional response, typically to connect readers with the characters in a story. Read more →

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