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  • 6 Cool Writing Tools to Crush Writer’s Block Right Now

    As a writer, there are times when writing seems like a breeze. The Muse drops by to drop in some much-needed inspiration and your fingers are flying across the keyboard (or page). Then there are times when it seems like you are straining to get even a tiny morsel of creativity. For those times, you…

  • 7 Tips for Gaining Visibility for Your Books

    Visibility equals book sales. That’s a pretty strong statement, but it’s true. Think about it–the more people who see your books, and the more times they see your books, the higher the chance is that they’ll purchase. That’s true especially if the people who are seeing your books are your target reader.  But how do…

  • How to Write a Book Review

    How to Write a Book Review

    By Kara Hutchings A great book review is one that helps a reader decide whether they will pick up the book and read it. This article will provide guidance on how to write a book review. It will answer the question ‘what is a book review’, help you choose which book to review and explore…

  • Best Teen Vampire Novels

    Teen vampire novels have dominated the YA genre for decades.​ What is more fun than your average teen romance or coming of age story? When you add the complication of vampires to the mix!  These stories focus on teenagers who are either vampires or live in a world with vampires and must deal with them…

  • Top 10 Gadgets Every Book Lover Needs

    Books contain just about everything a person could ask for to escape the mundane realities faced every day. However, there are plenty of additions that can be added to a home or library to make it just that little bit nicer, and a tad more unique. These items are a must have for book lovers…

  • Why are book reviews important for authors?

    Being an author is just like running any business. Reviews will help build your credibility and integrity and encourage new customers (readers) to try your product (books). Reviews can help both author and readers in many ways; from sales to giving your audience a voice. Book Reviews Can Increase Sales There are several ways in…

  • What is a novelette? And is it Worth Writing One?

    Writing a novelette can is tough when the first question people ask is, “What is a novelette?” The short answer is defining it with word length – 7,500 to 17,000 words, generally speaking – but this doesn’t really give a good idea of what it is about. For example, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll…

  • 7 Ways To Make Your Plot Interesting For Your Readers

    Plot is the backbone of a story. Even the most character driven tales, and those with the most intricate and intoxicating settings, rely on plot to push a consistent line from start to finish. A good plot gives an author the scope to flesh out the characters and themes, even if the plot isn’t the…

  • The Essential List of Book Promotions Sites

    You’ve been slaving for months or even years over the first manuscript of your book. You’ve spent endless hours into days and nights going over the content and polishing any errors. You think it’s finally really to start its journey into the world of independent book publishing. The question now is where do you start…

  • The Relationship Between Character and Setting

    Guest post by AP McGrath The small town in south Tipperary in Ireland where I grew up had a population of 5,000 and when I was a teenager I began taking black and white photographs of local people in the places where they worked and lived. My mum knew the editor of the local newspaper…