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The Best Slasher Books for Horror Design Tips
When you think of the slasher genre, what comes to mind? For most people, it will be the classic films of the genre such as Halloween or Friday the 13th. Of course, in recent years, the tropes and expectations of the genre have been played with by knowing...
11 Iconic Goosebumps Book Covers to Inspire You
Spooky stories attract rabid readers of all age groups. While many people will instantly think of adult horror authors such as Stephen King or Clive Barker when the horror genre comes to mind, authors that target a younger generation of horror fans shouldn’t be...
A Quick Tutorial of Grammarly For Word
If you write online, you more than likely use Grammarly. While you might already have the widget installed, you might be wondering how to use Grammarly for Word. Maybe you didn't know that you can use Grammarly with Word in the first place, so we're here to give you...
Best Pens for Writing: 14 Options to Choose From
If you're a fellow stationary nerd, you might be wondering what the best pens for writing are on the market. With so many to choose from, it can be hard to figure out what's a good fit for your projects. After all, as writers, don't we all dream of running away to the...
What is a Publishing Imprint? And do You Need One?
So you wrote a book, and now you want to publish it. First of all, congratulations, as this is a huge accomplishment! Having the desire to write a book is common, but putting in the hours until you create a final product takes a different level of commitment. ...
Top 5 Book Design Mistakes (Illustrated)
Top 5 Book Design Layout Errors Illustrated reviews typical problems indie authors run into when formatting their print books
New Free E-Book: Published. From Blank Page to 10,000 Copies Sold
New PDF e-Book: 10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Publishing covers basic questions about self-publishing, and how to avoid the most common mistakes
Book Printing: The Easy Way to Get Your Book Printed and Bound
In the days before on-demand book printing, getting a book printed and bound was an expensive, complicated process, beyond the means of many self-published authors. Thankfully, with new companies out there it's easier (and less expensive!) than it ever was before....
The Pros and Cons of Canva: A Quick Guide
If you've been looking to create graphics, you've probably wondered about the pros and cons of Canva. Canva is a graphic design tool that is simple and easy to use. It lets you quickly create graphics, book covers, and more in just a few clicks. Instead of taking the...
Create 3D Book Covers In A Few Simple Steps
Authors know how hard it is to make a book stand out, but using 3D book covers can give your book a unique look. A 3D book cover can catch a reader's eye and inspire them to pick your book on a shelf compared to the other ones around it. As an author, you know how...
