Showing Characters’ Moods and Emotions
For a book to provide a great experience, writers must build tension throughout the book. Here's how to show character emotions rather than just say them.
10 Steps to Plotting Scenes Using Index Cards
Time to brainstorm for your book? Grab a stack of index cards and your favorite pen, weÍre going to draft every scene of your book using index cards!
Writers, Tell Your Story on Instagram
New to Instagram? Not sure where to start? Here are our top tips for creating a great Instagram profile and sharing your writing journey.
Writing Back Cover Copy for Your Nonfiction Book
Back cover copy is pertinent to reader engagement and the success of your book. Here are some tips for writing great back cover copy for your nonfiction book!
15 Phrases that Signal Your Writing Went Off Topic
Have trouble staying on topic when writing? Here are 15 Phrases that Signal Your Writing Went Off Topic (whether you noticed or not)!
Mid-Year Writing Check-In
How are your yearly writing goals coming along? It's time for your mid-year writing check-in. Don't worry, there's still plenty of time to reset!
Great Beginnings: Starting a Novel
It's a common question for novel writers: how do I start the story? An expert editor breaks down starting a novel and where to begin.
The Best Writing Tool You Aren’t Using
Everyone loves Pinterest, but how can you use it to write and market your book? In this blog post, we break down Pinterest for authors.
15 Things Every Writer Needs On Their Desk
There are certain things that you absolutely need to keep your writing at its best. Here are 15 things every writer needs to have on their desk.
Why Do Authors Pay Per Word For Editing?
One of our editors explains how editing works and answers the common question: "Why do authors pay for per word for editing?"