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Zero Drafting: How to Start Writing Without an Outline
Do you ever feel paralyzed when it comes time to start writing? You know what you want to say, but...
How Long Does It Take to Write a Short Story? (The Data-Backed Answer)
A short story is anything under 10,000 words long but typically 1,000 to 7,500 words in length. The average person...
How Long Does It Take to Write a Book On Average?
This is the most common question I get, “How Long Does It Usually Take to Write a Book?” – and,...
10 Best Literary Agents for Poetry (2023 Picks!)
If getting a book published is difficult, getting a poetry book published is even more challenging. One reason is that...
10 Best Literary Agents for Screenwriters
So you have the perfect idea for a new movie. It’s unique and interesting and you’ve already finished writing the...
10 Best Literary Agents for Fantasy Novels in 2023
The Fantasy genre has been a staple in bookstores worldwide. Readers just can’t seem to read enough about superheroes, werewolves,...
How to Write Romance without Being Cheesy: 10 Useful Tips
You want to write that romance novel you have always dreamed of, but you don’t want it to be full...
10 Best Literary Agents for Children’s Books
Writing for children is a very fulfilling, not to mention lucrative, endeavor. The genre is reported to produce about 2...
10 Best Literary Agents for New Authors
Even the most experienced and successful authors find it difficult to get their new titles published. Literary agents are essential...
What Is Contemporary Fiction?
Many authors, both new and seasoned, struggle with genre selection. This is because genres are often so intertwined that it...
BookSends For Authors: Is It Worth It?
Would you feel comfortable launching a million-dollar product using a single social media post as your only form of marketing?...
Do I Need An ISBN For An Audiobook?
There have been a lot of talk surrounding ISBNs in the publisher’s circle recently. Rightfully so, as the world revolves...
Can You Use The Amazon KDP Logo to Promote Your Book?
Many new and upcoming authors are unaware of the rules of KDP. In fact, many new authors get stuck wondering...
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Spine Text
Your book cover design already plays an important role, but is the spine even more significant? Whether in a store,...
Is Bargain Booksy Worth It For Authors?
Bargain Booksy is a cost-effective and time-saving way for authors to market their books. More than 30,000 authors have promoted...
Lulu Vs. Amazon KDP
What is Lulu? Lulu is a digital platform that offers self-publishing, print-on-demand (POD), and distribution services for books (both print...