Why is eBook Metadata Important? (& How Authors Can Edit It)
If your ebook has the wrong metadata, readers will never find it—even if they’re looking for a book just like yours. Think about that. A reader...Read More
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How to Write a Strong Opening Sentence & Engage Readers (With Examples)
"I've never met you, but I'm gonna read your mind." That's the opening line to The Scribe Method. It does what great opening sentences should...Read More
Is Amazon’s KDP Select Worth it? What to Know Before You Enroll
If you're a KDP Author and you're wondering whether you should put your book in KDP Select, you're not alone. It's a complicated decision, and you...Read More
What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and an Autobiography?
What's the difference between an autobiography and a memoir? I'll tell you right now: Memoirs are autobiographies without the elitist attitude. Even though people say they're distinct...Read More
What is a Writing Coach? (And Should You Hire One for Your Book?)
I can't tell you how many nonfiction writers I've seen get stuck on their first draft. Sometimes it happens in the middle of the book, sometimes...Read More
How to Make The Back Cover for Your Book & Why It Matters (With Examples)
The front cover is a reader’s first impression of your book. “Is this a book I might want to read?” If a reader is hooked by your book title, intrigued by the subtitle, and impressed by the front cover design... Read More
How To Write Your First Draft (Scribe and Vomit Draft Method)
One of the biggest hurdles beginning writers have to face is the first draft. They usually have a lot of really bad ideas about what their first draft is supposed to be like and how they are... Read More
The Best Music for Writing: 32 Playlists for Inspiration & Focus
Music can set the tone when you're writing a book. Or, it can help you avoid writer's block by motivating you through the hard, boring work of sitting in your chair. But it has to be the right music for you (and your book)... Read More
What Authors Need to Know About Vellum Formatting Software (Review)
If you want your book to look professional, it needs to look great inside and out. The design effort that goes into a book cover is pretty obvious. Book covers look artistic... Read More
How to Hire & Work With Book Publicists (& Do Authors Need One?)
Most Authors don't need a book publicist. That's not to say that having a book publicist won't bring some benefit. But book publicists aren't cheap, and publicity isn't the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow (which is what many Authors think)... Read More