By April Hiatt“A picture is worth 1000 words”, as the old saying goes. And in today’s visual world, that is more true than ever. Especially for your website! When someone lands on your website, the very first thing they see is whatever image is at the top of your...
Book Holiday Gift Ideas 2022As the weather gets colder, many families are turning to warm thoughts of gathering and gift-giving for the upcoming holiday season. Whether you're buying for children or adults, you can make a book one of the most memorable gifts they...
Pros at Cons: How Professional Authors Build Their Careers at ConventionsIf you live in an urban area, you’ve probably seen large groups of people dressed in colorful costumes, headed toward your city’s convention center for huge fan events. Possibly less noticeable,...
Dictation: Speed Up Your Writing ProcessFor many authors, the greatest obstacle is often not a lack of ideas, but too little time. One potential solution may be easier than you think: increase your writing speed by speaking your first draft rather than typing. Why...
Strategies to Tackle Challenging Books: Improve Your Reader ExperienceThe thought of new year's resolutions can sometimes have us looking back on previous promises where we fell short—like reading that one life-changing novel everyone recommended but you struggled to...
Writing Groups: Why You Should Join and How to Find ThemIn the new year, many of us find ourselves feeling extra inspired and excited to complete goals . . . but sometimes those goals can be hard to stick to within a few weeks. Heading into 2022, many have made the...
“It’s so sad!” Have you ever had a friend begin recommending a book by using that line? If any story has a reputation for being a tearjerker, you might find yourself wondering why anyone would consider that a positive recommendation. And yet, many of the most...
As we dig into the month of November, many novelists are working their way into new plots. Some have meticulously outlined, and others are making it up as they go. This question is vital to both: “Will my ending be satisfying?” Whether you’re writing the end of a...
Setting out to write a novel can be daunting. This fact is true for both the seasoned veteran and the first-time novelist. Fortunately, all writers can participate in a free event called NaNoWriMo, which provides support and encouragement through an annual month-long...
On my first visit to a public library, I was told that all books could be grouped into Fiction and Nonfiction. In the Fiction section, I could find amazing adventures set in made-up worlds with wonderful descriptions and dialogue. The example for a Nonfiction book was...
