by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Book awards contests can be great ways for new or experienced authors to win prizes, get recognition, and improve their chances at getting a major book deal. Award-winning authors tend to be more successful when it comes to finding a literary agent, getting a...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Hybrid publishing is a relatively new term in the industry, and it can be very confusing because most publishing insiders have different definitions of what a hybrid publisher actually is. A hybrid publisher could be: A small press publisher that pays royalties and...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Finding a great book cover designer used to be really hard. But not anymore! Here’s our list of 187 of the best book cover designers in the world. List of Book Cover Designers Note: The pricing, turnaround times, and types of designs done vary from one designer...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Writing in the correct point of view (POV) can make the difference between writing a blockbuster story and a complete dud. That’s because the POV you choose will determine how your reader relates to your story and characters. Reading a book with POV issues...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Learning to use strong language is crucial to your success as a writer, and strong verbs are a great way to improve your writing by changing just one simple word. But writing verbs correctly is an important skill that is rarely taught these days in writing classes. In...