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6 Tips to Make Your Book a Page-Turner

Filed in From the Desk of... by Donald Newman on July 25, 2019 • 0 Comments

Have you ever read a book you just couldn’t put down? Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime because you just couldn’t stop reading? Can you imagine your book capturing a reader like that? Here are six tips that can make your book a page-turner: 1. Write about something you are passionate about. […]

Writing Attention-Grabbing Back Cover Copy for Your Novel

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on July 10, 2019 • 0 Comments

Your front cover design is what sparks a reader’s attention. The back cover summary of your novel will help book buyers decide if they want to purchase and read your book. To capture book shoppers’ attention, you’ll need a good hook. The challenge, however, is doing that with such limited space. How to do it […]

How to Write for Kids When You Aren’t One

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on July 9, 2019 • 0 Comments

While often thought to be easy, writing for children of any age is more complex than writing a book for adults. The reason for that is due in large part to the specificity of each reading level. A picture book with less than five hundred words will occupy a toddler, but a first grader will […]

10 Ways to Beat Writer Burnout

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on July 2, 2019 • 0 Comments

In a world where busy is praised and multi-tasking is considered a skill to include on your resume, it makes sense that we would all face burnout every now and again. Working a full-time job, then getting home to pick up the house, make dinner, and take care of other responsibilities would be enough to […]

The Best Podcasts for Writers

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on June 20, 2019 • 0 Comments

As podcasts continue to grow in popularity, it’s no secret that there truly is a podcast for everyone. It’s also a hive of information for writers, editors, and book lovers. As with books, however, it’s best to start with a few podcast recommendations. So, whether you’re looking to brush up on your grammar skills, hone […]