Copyrighting your manuscript and obtaining an ISBN for publishing are important decisions every independent author would do well to understand in order to make the best decision for themselves.
The difference between copyrights, trademarks and patents when it comes to intellectual property can be difficult to discern. It’s vital to understand what each concept is and what it protects.
Writing is expected to be difficult and difficulty is often idolized as necessary. Rather than question the process, we should welcome the ease and expertise we’ve developed.
Amazon is often described as a threat in the world of publication. While there are pros and cons to choosing publication with Amazon, only the author can decide what is right for them.
Nanowrimo comes with a 50K word count, but what do you do when life intervenes? Nano Rebel is now a recognized and accepted role making Nanowrimo more accessible than ever.
Author self-care is a vital part of maintaining balance as a writer. Lisa Towels interviews Beth Barany and shares how exercise can offer self-care while also sparking your creativity.
by Guest Contributor · Published November 19, 2021 · Last modified November 11, 2021
Piracy, rampant in creative industries, is a common problem faced by authors. Awareness and knowledge of how to safeguard your manuscript is the first step in preventing your work from being pirated.
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Authors can use their imagination to overcome rejection and encourage their creativity by dreaming up the merch they might sell to readers. Have fun!
by Beth Barany · Published November 11, 2021 · Last modified January 18, 2022
You’re sitting down to work on your novel and you stare at the black screen or blank page with no ideas. Or maybe you know what you want to write, you just can’t bring...
Unfortunately, copyright infringement is rampant in the Age of the Internet. Fortunately, there are a few ways to discourage infringement. Check out how with writer and literary lawyer, Kelley Way.
A book club meeting is more fun when we DON’T agree on the merits of a particular book. Join author and teacher Catharine Bramkamp as she explains why book clubs serve a vital role in society.
Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur.com, covers three software essential tools to get a book polished and ready to present to your audience.
Nevada McPherson tells us how a single photo has set her off on her latest series of blog posts, and shares how this happened.
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