• Video Marketing For Self-Published Authors

    Video marketing is something that a lot of indie (self-published) authors can neglect. Using visuals can increase awareness of your book as well as introduce the author behind the book to the readers.  3 Ways to Use Videos to Promote Your Book 1. Book Trailers Book trailers have the same effect on viewers as movie trailers do: they create awareness of your book and hopefully entice the audience to purchase it. Video trailers can provide a preview of the story or a glimpse of a scene to elicit curiosity. To make a great book trailer you should keep the video…

  • How To Write a Love Letter in 4 Steps

    There’s something special about giving a handwritten letter to your significant other. It’s a magical way to express feelings and look back on the special bond and relationship you’re building. If you need a little help getting started, here’s how to write a love letter in 4 steps: 1. Opening You want to open the note by letting your loved one know that this is a love letter. For example, “I wanted to sit down and write you this letter to tell you in words how much you mean to me”. 2. Recall a special memory and transition it to…

  • What’s a Style Guide and Which One Should I Use?

    What are Style Guides? It can get downright confusing to remember all the writing rules set in place centuries ago. That’s where style guides come in handy; a style guide is a manual that details the standards for writing, designing, and publishing various publications. There are many types of industries publishing materials within their area of expertise. Style guides are specifically created to keep writers, editors, and designers on the same page when working on a project. In your high school and college English classes, you most likely used a style called MLA, or The Modern Language Association Handbook. If you’ve done…

  • The Best Publications for Writers

    Finding good writing isn’t hard, but finding a regular publication you can rely on can be. A publication that delivers high-quality writing and expert writing tips. Of course, the internet is full of tips for writers. But magazines and various publications that focus on creative living and writing help, for all types of writing situations, shouldn’t be overlooked. To help you find new inspiration for the year, we’ve compiled a list of great resources. You’ll often find these at your favorite store or can subscribe to have them delivered straight to your home. New England Review This publication always includes works…