Narrative Points of View in Writing
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Seeing the 6 different variations of narrative allows writers to explore how to best tell their storyOne of the most powerful choices a writer makes is deciding who tells the story — and how.&nbs...
Matter of Time: A Short Story
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Time. I was always looking at the time these days. Time for where I had to be for the millions of things I had to do.It’s funny how your life never pans out how you think it will. How the dreams and a...
The Art of the Page-Turner
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Why Authors Choose Commercial Fiction and Its TradeoffsWalk into any bookstore, and the proof is right there: towers of thrillers, stacks of romance paperbacks with glossy covers, fantasy epics whose...
Beyond Labels: Why Romantasy, Slipstream, and Appalachian Speculation Are Rewriting Genre
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Learn how the industry of literature is again evolving, with new genres beginning to emergeThe first snowfall came early that year, not soft and anonymous but like coin-silver ash — each flake a...
When authors understand the power a subscriber list has, and they know how to build one, it opens doorsIf there’s one piece of marketing advice every author should take to heart, it’s this:Start growi...
As an author, looking at the pros and cons of both options can make the difference when reaching your audienceOne of the first big decisions you’ll make as a self-published author is where your b...
Tennessee Wishes: A Kayla Hicks Book Review
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What is Tennessee Wishes about?Ava Morgahn arrives in Nashville, a city transformed by music and gripped by rising crime—a serial killer on the loose. All she has to her name is a dream and an unshaka...
Knowing how to creatively and strategically market your books without spending a dime is keyYou don’t need a five-figure ad budget to get your book into readers’ hands. You just need strategy, creativ...
Choosing the right keywords can mean the difference when finding your target readerYou’ve written the book. You’ve edited, formatted, and designed a beautiful cover. Now it’s time to hit publish — but...
Authors can create wonderful characters without dumping information on the readerOne of the quickest ways to lose a reader? A character introduction that reads like a Wikipedia entry.You’ve seen...
Poorly designed covers can deter readers from checking out your bookLet’s be real: we all judge books by their covers — especially online, where attention spans are short and scrolls are endless....
Whether you’re launching your first novel or prepping your tenth, beta readers are invaluableThey help you spot plot holes, character inconsistencies, pacing issues, and more before your book is relea...
If you’ve been writing and publishing for a while, you already know the harsh truth:Getting reviews is hard.Getting reviews years after your book launches? Even harder.I’ve been publishing for over a...
Meet the Author: Kayla Hicks
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An award-winning multi-genre indie author who is dedicated to passing on experience in the writing and publishing business to othersstarted out just like everyone else, with a story and the need to ge...
How to Gain Momentum as an Indie Author
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When indie authors think long term and take steps to gain momentum, they can lengthen their careersGaining traction as an indie author can feel like an uphill climb.Why?Because we pour our hearts into...
How to Market Your Books on Facebook
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Facebook is still a powerful space for readers, reader groups, and so much moreFacebook might not be the trendiest platform out there, but it remains one of the most powerful marketing tools for autho...