Publishing Math: The Real Cost of Being an Author

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Print to Pro Read about the real cost of becoming an author

Think traditional publishing is free? We’re breaking down the real costs of publishing—self, hybrid, and trad—and why your “book deal” might cost you more than you think. New episode of #ProsTalkingProse is live!

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Your Readers Aren’t Dumb: Top 5 Ways to Use Less Words & Have More Feels

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How to use less words and wrtie more emotion

If you have to explain the emotion, the scene isn’t working as hard as it should. And worse? You're robbing your reader of the one thing they want to do—feel something for themselves. Learn the top 5 ways to stop overexplaining and hit the feels.

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Hatch a Captivating Narrative: Improve your Word Craft.

Vivid verbs and imagery are essential tools for a writer. Learn how to pick those words out of other writings and find ways to improve your own work by setting the scene with the correct tone and feeling that you want your readers to feel. Much of a reader's experience is based on how the book or story makes them feel.

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