A Guide to Intellectual Property: Frequently Asked Questions
You may be surprised to know that once you have written even just a portion of your book, your book is automatically copyrighted – that means, you have full ownership of your book, which grants you the exclusive right to reproduce the work, prepare derivative works, distribute copies for sale or trade (or even transfer […]
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 […]
A Writer’s Inner Monologue: Overcoming Writer Challenges
Sometimes, the creative process of a writer can feel incredibly lonely, often filled with unique writer challenges. Romanticized as an idyllic bohemian fantasy of quill pens and candlelit inspiration, the reality of writing a book is decidedly far less glamorous. Writing is a unique career, with a lot of pressure resting squarely on your shoulders. […]
Selling Books Online: Self-Promotion Strategies That Work
There is so much preparation and hard work that goes into writing a book and getting it published – and once your book is out in the world, your work in selling books online continues. While your accomplishment is sure to draw excitement from your peers and your inner circle, you are going to have […]
4 Qualities of Best-Selling Book Titles
Perhaps by now, you have noticed a theme as you venture through the process of publishing your manuscript: being an author is more than just writing a book. Getting your book in the hands of readers also requires thought about marketing to your target audience, and creating a physical product that promises what its content […]
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 […]
Book Formatting Services: Why Choose a Self-Publishing Company to Do This for You
Ever open a book with text so small that you need a magnifying glass to read it? Or a gutter so narrow that it’s hard to tell where one section ends and the next begins? If you’re an avid reader, you’ve probably encountered books like these at least once in your life. When you do, […]
7 Tips for Overcoming a Writing Barrier: How to Defeat Writer’s Block
Surely, all writers have experienced this feeling: your mind is as blank as the page in front of you, a classic writing barrier. You may have the desire to write, but no idea how to get the process started. Conversely, you can have a thrilling idea (or a mundane deadline), but panic stops you from […]
