Have you ever wanted a magical editing wand? Just imagine: A flick of the wrist is all that would stand between you and the end of editing your writing. No frustration. Minimal time investment. An amazing manuscript or blog post. Alas, no such magic wand exists. But...
You’ve got a fantastic idea for a story. You even know which publication or website it’s perfect for. The only problem? You have no idea who you should pitch — or how to get in touch with them. Figuring out which editor to contact — and finding that...
Whatever season you find yourself in, settling down with a romance book can take you places you never dreamed of. There are an eclectic array of romance novels and they are loved in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer the westerns, the historical romance,...
Regardless of what type of writer you are, you are bound to come across times you will need to submit relevant writing sample examples. Whether you need a writing sample to include with a book proposal to a publisher, you are crafting a writing sample to apply for a...
As a literary agent at Trident Media Group, a plethora of nonfiction book ideas come across my desk. So many people think they have a book in them, but it takes more than merely being audacious to see a book through to publication. What’s unique about nonfiction is it...
When it comes to writing, oftentimes less is better. Learning how to shorten your sentences can give your writing the flow it needs to hook readers. Even if your writing style is long, flowing sentences, you might want to challenge yourself to see if you can say the...
You used to have to attend a university to learn from a smart professor. And pay a lot of money. And get dressed and go to class. Now you can access all sorts of experts from the comfort of your couch — at a fraction of the price. No need to Google “writing...
If you’re an aspiring author who doesn’t know what an author platform is, you might be the very definition of ignorant bliss. I say this with love, maybe even a little envy, because author platform has taken on an astoundingly important role when it comes to whether...
While it’s essential to have a good story, giving context in your writing is key to giving the story meaning. Imagine you’re in a bookstore and you pick up a book with an intriguing title. You open it to start to read the first chapter and it’s...
The title of your book is maybe one of the most important things about it, aside from the cover. It’s got a lot of work to do: the title needs to be memorable, it needs to fit in with other books like yours, it needs to catch your reader’s eye, and it needs to...
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