How Much Do Authors Get Paid for Their First Book? A Guide to Understanding Publisher Payments
As a new author, you may be wondering what kind of financial reward you can expect for all the hard work you’ve put into writing…
How Long Should I Write Each Day? Tips for Scheduling and Motivation
If you’re writing a novel, memoir, or other creative piece, you may be asking, “How long should I write each day?” It’s a common question,…
Should I Hire an Editor for My First Book? Tips for New Authors
You’ve spent countless days, months, or even years writing your first book. You poured your heart and soul into it, and you’re proud of what…
How to Format Dialogue in a Book
Strong, easy-to-read dialogue is essential to good narrative work. Learning how to format dialogue should be a top priority for writers. The rules for how…
How to Write Dialogue in a Novel
“Dialogue is not just quotation. It is grimaces, pauses, adjustments of blouse buttons, doodles on a napkin, and crossings of legs.” Jerome Stern Learning…
How to Proofread a Novel: Find-and-Replace Checklist
By the time you reach the proofreading stage, you’re probably ready to be finished with your manuscript. You’ve already spent countless hours writing, revising, and…
IngramSpark Promo Code 2023: Free Title Setup
Update: As of July 2023, IngramSpark offers free title setup. See IngramSpark’s article on the subject. Unlike Amazon KDP, IngramSpark charges a setup fee. To…
How to Use a KDP Cover Template
If you’re self-publishing, the last thing you want is for KDP to reject your cover design. Using the right KDP cover template will make sure…
What Is Amazon KDP? (Kindle Direct Publishing)
If you are a first-time author researching the self-publishing process, one of the first questions you will probably ask is, What is Amazon KDP? In this…
Scrivener for iOS Review
You’re out and about, and suddenly, inspiration strikes. You have the perfect line to end your last chapter, or you finally realize how to solve…