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.
Are you hiding your book in plain sight? Let’s talk about how genre, subgenre, and metadata can make or break your discoverability—and what you can do about it today.
Whether you're an indie author, a traditionally published writer, or living that hybrid life, if you're making money from your words, congrats: you're running a business. Welcome to the club, Authorpreneur!
Are you getting bad advice; maybe. See if you can avoid being trapped by the bad advice out there when writing or publishing your book.
Self-publishing authors, LISTEN UP! Are free ISBNs a sneaky trap? Or are purchased ISBNs just a money grab from the publishing overlords? Troy Lambert (The Plot Dude) and Stacey Smekofske (Edits by Stacey) go head-to-head in this spicy debate over one of indie publishing’s most controversial questions.
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In a world where AI seems poised to take over everything from driving cars to cooking meals, it's natural to wonder if we writers are next on the chopping block. Will our beloved craft be reduced to lines of code and algorithms? Fear not, fellow wordsmiths, for AI is not the enemy—it's a writer's best friend!
Writing a novel and finishing it is a real feat, but do you have what it takes to shift into a business mindset and sell the book? Find out.
Whether you are writing as a hobby or want to make authorship a full-time job, this exciting adventure can be successful if you want. Learn how to become a lifelong author.
Publishing Coach warns you about Amazon KDP account suspensions for copyright infringement. Incorrect links to terminated accounts and violations of terms can cause account closures with unrecoverable royalties. Learn to protect yourself and keep your interests safeguarded by following advice in this blog.