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Self-Publishing Basics: Book Chapter Headings and Subheadings
The vast majority of books are divided up into chapters. Whether they're fiction or nonfiction, regardless of genre or subgenre, the chapter is the basic building block of a book. But what is a chapter, exactly? And what about chapter headings and subheadings? Are...
Magnolia Parks: New Book Covers Spark Controversy Among Fans
If you’ve spent any time on BookTok, you’ve likely come across the Magnolia Parks series by Jessa Hastings. And if you’ve looked any deeper at the series there, you’ve almost certainly seen videos talking about the change in book covers when Hastings signed with a...
Grammar Rules and Our Changing Society
Think about how grammar has changed, let’s say, since the days of Shakespeare. Has it really? What changes most is actually vocabulary.
Haiku Format: Designing Beautiful Haiku Poetry Books
If you love writing haiku poems, it’s important to understand the nuances of proper haiku format when it comes to a full book. After all, haikus aren’t your traditional novel, and traditional book formatting rules don’t always apply. Designing an appealing haiku...
Breathtaking Examples of Gestalt Principles in Book Cover Designs
In the world of graphic design, there are certain principles of design that are used behind the scenes to create graphics that are visually pleasing. Among these principles are the Gestalt principles—psychological principles and laws of perceptual organization that...
9 Ways a Bad Book Cover Can Sabotage a Marketing Campaign
Before you try to woo the media with a sizzling pitch, or attract potential readers with compelling free content, you must be ready to dazzle them with an eye-popping cover.
How to Create an Author Website: 7 Must Haves
As an author, a website is an essential part of your brand. When readers buy your book, they need somewhere to go to find you, and while social media platforms have their place, an author website is your home. Below we’ll talk about the importance of having an...
16 Best Fantasy Map Generator Tools: A New Tool
What are fantasy map generators? As the name indicates, fantasy map generators are software tools that allow users to create maps based on specific input. In the fantasy genre, writing about new worlds comes with the territory, but sometimes words aren’t enough....
Should You Use a Book Cover Template?
A book’s cover is the beginning of your story. No matter how great the book is on the inside, if a potential reader doesn’t like the cover, chances are, they won’t open the book. Then you’ve lost a sale and missed an opportunity to share your amazing content. ...
9 Ways to Market Your Book With No Money
9 Ways to Market Your Book With No Money shows that a lot of book marketing is communication, and that’s something we can do without spending any money
