by Kaelyn Barron
Self-publishing may seem like a relatively new concept, but writers have actually been doing it for centuries, from Ben Franklin to Jane Austen. While the technologies may have changed, the DIY-approach is nothing new. In this post, we’ll trace the history of...
by Yen Cabag
Have you ever noticed that the best stories manage to grab your attention right from the very start? That’s because successful storytellers know exactly how to lure you in and keep you turning the pages. Story hooks are how the writer catches the reader’s attention...
by Kaelyn Barron
Don Winslow is an award-winning and international best-selling author of over 20 crime novels. Having worked as a private investigator in Times Square, Winslow has real-world knowledge of many of the world’s underbellies. His novels explore crime and corruption...
by Yen Cabag
If you’ve ever intended to read “just one last chapter” and found yourself bleary-eyed as the sun peeks out the horizon the next day, you know what it means to have a book that you can’t put down. One reason this happens is because the author strategically planned...
by Yen Cabag |
If you’re an aspiring writer, it may be disheartening to send out your manuscript and either not receive any response, or receive the dreaded rejection letter. But did you know that many books that later became bestsellers were also initially rejected? They weren’t...
