• Publishing and writing a book is one of the best experiences you can add to your resume. We have 3 questions every writer should ask before beginning a b...

    Questions To Ask When Writing a Book

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    Publishing and writing a book is one of the best experiences you can add to your resume. It transcends all industries and career paths because putting a book out into the world is an arduous task. But adding “author” to your resume can’t be the only reason you publish a book—fiction or nonfiction. We have three soul-searching questions every writer should ask before beginning a book project: 1. Why am I writing a book? This is an important question to ask because we can ultimately write a book for the wrong reason. Some of those bad reasons to write a…

  • Being a self-taught writer is much easier to do thanks to the internet and the hundreds of writing books at our fingertips. Here are 5 resources to use...

    Resources For Self-Taught Writers

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    Starting to write without any previous writing courses or education under your belt doesn’t have to be a setback. In fact, you’d be surprised to learn just how many successful writers were self-taught. Both Jane Austen and Mark Twain, among many others, largely taught themselves the craft of writing. The difference now is, self-education is much easier to attain than it was for Austen or Twain. This is thanks to the internet and the hundreds of writing books at our fingertips. Here are 5 tried and true resources to use: 1. Bookmark Merriam-Webster Dictionary on your computer By having quick and…

  • When writing a book, the goal is to make it something both you and others will enjoy reading. To produce the most favorable outcome start by figuring out...

    Writing A Book That Sells

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    A trope is any word used in a figurative sense or a reoccurring theme or device in a work of literature. There’s a book writing strategy that involves picking a trending book genre, studying the tropes of the books currently selling, and then writing a book that fits the tropes discovered. While many writers might be reluctant to embrace this concept, you’ll find when you change your perspective on it, it will be empowering rather than limiting. The Market As an artist, some writers might read “write to market” and feel as though they’re being told to copy instead of…

  • 5 Things To Know Before Writing A Novel

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    Writing a novel? Here is a list of 5 things you should know that will help you stay focused, motivated, and organized throughout your writing journey. 1. Deadlines Are Very Important. A deadline will push you to your limits and keep you writing even when you’re not motivated to write. Establish an estimated total word count (most novels are between 50,000 to 100,000). Create monthly, weekly, and daily goals that will help you stay accountable and meet your deadline. Remember to set attainable goals; if you can only write 500 words per hour, don’t make a 2,000-word count goal for…