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How to Get Amazon Book Reviews: All Your FAQs Answered
Amazon and Amazon’s rules are changing so fast! We would like to bring you up to date on the current rules and share some guidelines.
Book Disclaimers: Everything You Need to Know
Many authors assume the legal disclaimers for their books are supposed to be boring, but the law does not require a disclaimer to be boring. Many writers have a lot of fun with their disclaimers. Here’s some examples.
How to Add Text to a Picture (Easy Guide for Authors)
If you’re a self-published author, you may already know that writing is only one part of the gig. There’s a conception that writers don’t need to have any technical no-how—after all, people have been writing novels long before the invention of the computer, right?...
When to Use Nor (3 Useful Fixes for Writers)
Knowing when to use nor in your writing might not seem too important, but it's a subtlety worth studying. Writing in the English language can be a bit of a challenge even if English is your first language. There are so many grammatical rules that fluctuate depending...
Purple Prose: What It Is and Why You Should Avoid It
When I say purple prose, what springs to mind? Probably dense, complicated chunks of classic books you were forced to read in high school. Or maybe Twitter screenshots of embarrassing novels laden with straining metaphors. If anything, you probably know that it’s...
4 Illuminating Hero’s Journey Examples From Popular Stories
Ah, the hero’s journey. Some of the best hero's journey examples are recognizable as the tried-and-true storytelling structure that creates the backbone of our favorite movies, books, and TV shows. You may not be aware of it, but most of your favorite stories probably...
Joel Friedlander – January 11 1948 – May 7 2021
We at The Book Designer are sad to learn of the passing of Joel Friedlander. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Joel will remember him for his kindness, generosity, and ability to inspire and teach countless authors, book lovers, and self-publishers over the...
When to Use a Period—A Guide to Basic Punctuation
When it comes to perfecting English grammar, we can all breathe a sigh of relief knowing that when to use a period (also called a "full stop" in some countries) is just about as easy as it gets. The rules and uses are relatively simplistic, often the first thing we...
7 Essential Elements of Fiction Every Novel Needs
The key to writing a memorable and engaging novel is to focus first on these 7 basic elements of fiction that make up the building blocks of your book. Book-writing can feel like a daunting task when you're staring at a blank piece of paper and trying to figure out...
The Exclamation Point—Are You Using it Correctly?
Like all terminal punctuation, the exclamation point has its place at the end of particular sentences; however, it also has its frequency. As easy as it is to use exclamation points, its far easier to overuse them. In this guide, we'll explain not only the when you...
