Ever notice when reading a story that sometimes an odd word appears when “said” would do? For example, “Well, I’ve never!” she blustered.If so, you’ve just come across a bookism. A term coined by s…
A vital part of your story is the opening lines, also known as the inciting incident. In this section of your story, we learn who the main character is, the central problem facing him and a li…
Novice writers often are tempted to shift the point of view in their stories. While a few published writers do so in their novels and short stories, this generally is uncommon, and you probabl…
“The time to begin writing an article is when you have finished it to your satisfaction. By that time you begin to clearly and logically perceive what it is you really want to say.” – Ma…
“The difference between wanting to write and having written is one year of hard, relentless labour. It’s a bridge you have to build all by yourself, all alone, all through the night, while the worl…
• Post PowerPoint presentations related to book • Draw attention to book via article directories • Give out free bookmarks • Update your email signature • Hold contest to get more reviews of your b…
When formatting the paper version of book, photos are a must if you’ve written nonfiction. Pictures, maps and illustrations can add value to your book in a number of ways.There are several elements…
“The first thing you have to learn when you go into the arts is to learn to cope with rejection. If you can’t, you’re dead.” – Warren Adler“Rejection slips, or form letters, however…