by Yen Cabag
Did you know that international bestselling author Stephen King follows a specific routine—or a ritual, if you will—before he starts to write? First, he has a cup of tea or a glass of water. Then, he sits down sometime between 8:00 and 8:30 in the morning. He takes...
by Cole Salao
As the first piece of text a potential reader sees, your book’s title is an essential marketing tool. But choosing a winning book title can be a long and frustrating process. Not only does your title need to encapsulate what the book is about, but it must also...
by Kaelyn Barron
If you’re writing a book, you’ve probably been advised to let others read your manuscript before sending it off to professional editors, agents, or publishers. But whom should you entrust with your precious draft in exchange for some honest feedback? While...
by Kaelyn Barron
Bestselling author Penelope Douglas specializes in romance but not your average kind—their new adult, erotica, and contemporary romances often explore dark and taboo themes that push boundaries and maybe even raise a few eyebrows. And Douglas’s millions of fans...
by Cole Salao
Writing fiction involves countless themes, concepts, and ideas that often clash, overlap, and blend together. This creates stories that exhibit different levels of complexity and diversity. In understanding how all of these elements create a whole, writers have...
