How to write Gothic fiction - Kobo Writing Life
In the past three years, there has been a notable increase in Gothic fiction and horror hitting the shelves, especially in the romance and YA subcategories. Data from Booknet Canada shows that in 2022, interest in Gothic fiction jumped 24% over 2021 in the Canadian market. Since it’s now spooky season, and autumn is truly […]
KWL – 327 – Creative Advice for Neurodivergent Authors with October K. Santerelli - Kobo Writing Life
In this episode, we are joined by fantasy author, LGBTQ+ sensitivity reader, and international speaker and presenter October K. Santerelli! October’s latest book, City of Day, was published this past February and is the first in a planned trilogy. We were so excited to have October on the podcast after first hearing him present on […]
How to source great book blurbs - Kobo Writing Life
Book blurbs are highly coveted – they are those short, snappy sentences from other authors, literary critics, or other relevant experts that sing the praises of your book. Some confusion can arise from the fact that “blurb” in publishing is often used to mean both those examples of praise as well as the summary that […]
How to find your niche – and does every writer need one? - Kobo Writing Life
In a literary landscape that is always demanding new and original content, it can feel overwhelming when trying to stand out or even just to make something that feels new and exciting. However, I’m here today to tell you two truths: That might be hard to hear, but it’s true. The fact of that matter […]
How to publish a poetry collection with Kobo Writing Life - Kobo Writing Life
Are you a poet? Looking to get your poetry available to a wider audience? For those with a poetic focus, poetry can difficult to get published as the market is incredibly competitive. On the plus side, however, self-publishing your poetry and joining the ranks of other indie poets is an extremely viable way to get […]
Why Everyone Should Do a NaNoWriMo - Kobo Writing Life
By Nick Coveney Okay so first things first, writing is hard. Regardless of your intended genre, format or word count – managing to claw out enough time and determination to get the words down on page is a daunting and difficult task. We all know that on some basic level, but in practice it can be […]
Public Speaking for Writers - Kobo Writing Life
By Sally Jenkins, author of Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners Editor’s Note: We know that most in person events have been put on hold for…
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