The world of publishing is confusing. Don’t get sucked in by a “vanity” scheme. Know what you’re getting into before signing on the dotted line!

“Self-publishing.” A term often confused, skewed by greedy vanity publishing companies, and a stigma to the entire publishing industry. What do you think when you hear, “I am self-published?” That author wasn’t good enough to get a ‘real’ publisher. Their book probably wasn’t edited. Their cover design is horrible. They just wanted a quick fix, [...]

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Many authors are choosing to publish their masterpieces on their own terms using vanity or subsidy publishers, otherwise known as “paid-for publishing”, “self-publishers” and “self-publishing companies”. While these establishments do have their uses, for example for specialty, limited-release books, or private books including poetry and memoirs, there are quite a few drawbacks to their use. [...]

I hope you have a brand new pack of highlighters handy, as you’re going to need them! This massive title filled with must-have information is one that will be underlined, highlighted, dog-eared and referenced many times over. Most authors I meet who “self-publish” should have done their homework and read this book first. In the [...]

You spend your week working a full-time job. You’re good at what you do, but you know in your heart that what you would really like to do is make a living as an author. It’s a wonderful dream, and one that is obtainable for many people. Most people who have this dream start small, [...]

You’re finally sitting at your computer, creating your first novel. You’re a little worried, and you’re wondering what mistakes you’re  making. After all, you’ve made the decision to make writing novels your life, and if you’re like other writers you’re probably somewhat of a perfectionist. Here are some of the common mistakes that you should [...]

Everyone has heard the saying “practice makes perfect.” The idea is that the more you do something, the better you will become at it. Writing is no exception. The more you practice the art and skill of writing prose, the better your words will sound, and the easier it will become to get your ideas [...]

One of the most notable obstacles for writers, especially ones specializing in fiction writing, is the creation of characters. These integral parts of the story can either make or break the success of the whole story. If you’re looking for a few techniques for creating some memorable characters, keep reading. Technique # 1: Ask Some [...]

Nearly every writer has experienced it at one time or another. There, right in front of you is that blank screen, staring, laughingly back at you, mocking your lack of ideas. If your mind is simply out of ideas, and it feels like your creative juices are at a standstill, here are five easy-to-use tips [...]