Could you sell a small, 84-page hardcover book with no title on the jacket for $12.99? Seth Godin can. Godin, one of the premier marketing minds of our time, a prolific blogger and the author of numerous bestselling books recently closed down the publishing activities...
What is an “About the Author” section, and do you need one? If you’re an author, you most certainly do! “About the Author” is a brief text that introduces you to readers, much like an elevator pitch but in writing. This is...
When writing a story, one of the first questions you ask yourself is what kind of story you are writing. Is it a short story, a novel, or a novella? While the first two are quite well-known, you might wonder, “What is a novella?” A novella is a story that...
As an author, you possess a special opportunity to engage directly with your audience. Events like book signings and readings are not just occasions to promote your latest work; they are also platforms where you can connect personally with your readers, share your...
This November marked the 25th annual National Novel Writing Month and for many people, this was likely the first time they wrote a full-length book manuscript. But learning how to write a book (and actually finishing a draft) is only the first step in creating a...