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  • Release Your Fiction Book During the Summer to See Higher Sales

    Fiction books with summer release dates see higher sales because it’s the time of year when many readers have more free time, and the season naturally lends to leisure and relaxation. But how do you make sure your fiction book is ready to be released a year from now? In this article, we will go over what books do well with a summer release, how long it takes to write the first draft of a novel, the recommended timeline to follow if you want to release your novel in the summer, and questions to ask yourself now to have your…

  • Tips to Start Writing Your Book Now

    Millions of people want to write a book, but only a few will. Let’s get your book across the finish line! With the right mindset and some helpful tips, writing a book can also be a rewarding experience. In this article, we offer tips to help you start writing, the steps involved in writing your book, and a deeper dive into finding beta readers to read your work when it’s time. 3 Tips to Start Writing Your Book The first step to writing your book is to simply get started. Here are some tips to help you overcome the initial…

  • What are Plot Holes and How to Avoid Them

    Plot holes can creep up in any book genre, and typically go undetected for a while. To start identifying plot holes within your work, you have to know what you’re looking for. There are a few different types of plot holes: Continuity errors Something takes place that is impossible Storylines are unresolved at the end of the book Contradictions are embedded in the writing An illogical event takes place Now, that we know what plot holes are, we need to know how to avoid them. The most helpful way to avoid plot holes is to revise your work with strong…

  • Self-Publishing From Beginning to End

    Self-publishing has come a long way in the past decade both in terms of the process, as well as the finished product. If you’re new to self-publishing, however, it may still feel a bit confusing at times. To make it as simple as possible, we break down the publishing process into three parts: pre-production, production, and postproduction. There are countless other steps to self-publishing that begin way before the pre-production process, but most of those steps, such as outlining and writing your book and securing beta readers should take place before you begin preproduction. Let’s look at the publishing process…