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.
Thriller novelist Lisa Towles found herself stuck in a writing rut, then she looked at what she had read lately and discovered that the rut can break if you broaden your reading to more genres.
by Guest Contributor · Published October 19, 2021 · Last modified October 14, 2021
When designing a novel’s setting, we draw maps and scenes, but what if we do this for plot? LA Bourgeois teaches us how to think of our stories in a whole new way by imagining the novel garden.
To plan your novel, it’s helpful to think about your genre, so that you’ll have a general idea of your story ending. If you’re not sure what your genre is, take a guess and...
Do you want to write a novel? Then I recommend you prepare for Nanowrimo, National Novel Writing Month, which happens every November around the world. Check out our novel planning resources here: Course: Plan Your...
When it comes to marketing, authors and companies can use the advantages of trademarks and brands. But what’s actually the difference between these, and how do you use them? Kelley Way explains.
To quit is to fail, and failure is bad. Right? Well, no. Sometimes, quitting is exactly what you need. Catharine Bramkamp tells us why, and helps us know when to consider quitting.
by Guest Contributor · Published September 28, 2021 · Last modified September 21, 2021
Getting published is hard enough, but in addition, there are plenty of publishing scams that would love to drain your money and squander your hard work. Thao Nguyen tells us how to spot these scams.
by Guest Contributor · Published September 23, 2021 · Last modified October 13, 2021
LA Bourgeois teaches us how we can use any image as a writing tool, generating ideas and creating characters for us. With Image Play, we have an endless source of inspiration.
Good editing can make or break your manuscript, but as an indie author, Janelle Riley knows that this can’t always be in the budget. She shares when to choose self-editing and how to get started.
I love what Joie Seldon says here in her five minute video on Joy. Her short video is about emotional resilience and commitment. Two ingredients we need to write novels and be successful fiction writers. When...
You want to protect your rights and your works as much as possible, so you should register a trademark, right? Lawyer Kelley Way teaches us when you should register and when you should wait.
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