On Editing For Writers

A finished draft of your book is definitely a reason for celebration – it’s a huge accomplishment! However, your book usually won’t be ready to hit stores until it goes through rounds of revision. Let’s break down the editing process. There are usually several phases the editing process will take. After your first draft is […]

Shattering Common Book Writing Myths

Common Book Writing Myths: Once you have begun the process of writing your first book, chances are you’ve encountered at least one setback – whether logistical, creative, or even a mental block. Add to this the many myths you hear about the writing process, and you may find yourself struggling to sort fact from fiction! […]

Should you leave your story open-ended?

Both writers and readers look forward to the last chapter in the book. While the writers yearn to finally finish their manuscript, readers are eager to know how the story ends, and where the characters end up. As a reader, you have probably encountered stories that choose to remain open-ended, leaving the readers to wonder […]

4 Self-Publishing Mistakes That Self-Publishing Companies Don’t Want to See You Make

The process of self-publishing has changed drastically over the years with technology making it increasingly more accessible – but many self-published books are riddled with grammatical errors, have terrible book covers, or inappropriate marketing campaigns (not everything has to be a Tik Tok video). Don’t fret; even accomplished writers make these mistakes.  Here are 4 […]