• One-Hour a Day to Your First Draft: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Book

    Did you know all you need is an hour a day to write the first draft of your book? We all have an hour a day to devote to writing. Even the busiest of us can find an hour a day to dedicate to our writing. Whether it’s waking up an hour earlier, cutting out some social media time, or skipping that television show binge session before bed, you can find the time if you’re committed. In this article, we’ll discuss where to find your hour to write each day, how many words you can write in that time period,…

  • Recent Audiobook Trends Going Into Fall 2023

    Are you curious about audiobooks and if you should have one produced for your self-published book? In this post, we’ll cover 2023 audiobook trends and statistics, how to have an audiobook produced, and why self-published authors may benefit from having an audiobook produced. 3 New Audiobook Trends (and Statistics) 2023 1. Audiobook Consumption Continues to Rise According to a 2023 survey by the Audio Publishers Association (APA), 53% of U.S. adults have listened to an audiobook, which is up from 45% in 2022. This shows that more and more people continue to turn to audiobooks as a form of entertainment. 2.…

  • Writing Contests: What They are and How to Write a Winning Submission

    Writing contests can be a great way to challenge yourself, hone your writing skills, and even win prizes. All writing contests are unique, too, which makes it fun to enter more than one. To make sure writing competitions are fair, contests often have specific guidelines and themes that writers must follow to be eligible to win. These guidelines can include word count limits, genre restrictions, and specific topics or themes that must be incorporated into each submission. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know to prepare for your next online writing contest. What is an Online Writing Contest?…

  • How to Write a Helpful Self-Help Book: 7 Key Steps

    Whether you’re an expert in your field or just have a passion for helping others, self-publishing a self-help book can be a rewarding experience. For a self-help book to be helpful for readers though, it needs to hit some key points. Your back cover copy needs to clearly identify the issue your book will address and your content needs to make it easy for readers to put your advice into action in their own lives. Here are seven key points every self-help book needs for it to be helpful: 1. Identify the Issue Your Self-Help Book Will Address The first…