Stories are where many of us first learn to use our imagination and think outside ourselves. We learn to empathize, experiment, and build connections through the power of words. According to Jim Trelease, author of best-selling Read-Aloud Handbook, several studies...
Michele Preisendorf & Angela EschlerWhen Is Fair Use Fair? Writers love quotes, songs, and funny or inspirational images. What word-nerd doesn’t? We tape them on our mirrors, dashboards, and walls and post them to our websites. We like them to set the tone for our...
Victoria Passey1. Understand the different types of editing. There are several types of editing: content/developmental editing, substantive/deep-line editing, copyediting, and proofreading, as well as edits for style guides and fact-checking. Together, they create a...
How to Choose the Best Distribution Model for Your eBook — Direct vs. Third PartyYou know all about the benefits of reading—you know, boosts your intelligence, expands your vocabulary, improves your writing skills, reduces stress, increases your critical thinking...
How to Choose the Best Distribution Model for Your eBook — Direct vs. Third PartyMark Leslie Lefebvre Authors regularly ask "what the best option is when it comes to distribution for their self-published eBooks." My usual answer is, "it depends."There are...
Why You Should Read Outside Your Favorite Genre You've already found a lot of great books that check all of your boxes and fit snugly into your favorite genre. Why branch out? Consider these reasons why expanding your library once in a while could actually improve...
How to Find Inspiration as a WriterIs your next big idea at the tip of your fingers? Or are you staring at a wall of writer’s block? No matter where you are in your writing journey, you can always use inspiration. But getting that inspiration can be easier said than...
"Print, Ebooks, and Audiobooks - Which is the Best?"If you’re an avid reader, chances are that you have a strong opinion on where you get your books from. Some purists might prefer to have paper and ink in their hands, and those who are busier may swear by audiobooks....
Why Adults Can and Should Read Young Adult Fiction February 11th, 2021If you’re over the age of eighteen, you’ve probably experienced this: You walk into a bookstore or library looking for something to read. You start to go toward the young adult (or YA) section, but...
Essential Online Marketing Tools to Build Your Brand February 3rd, 2021For authors and entrepreneurs alike, the internet is the single greatest window to your audience. As time passes, this will only grow truer. It’s essential to build an online platform, but we know...
