The Beginner Author’s Guide to BISAC Codes
July 1, 2023
Over the years, we’ve seen adaptations in how books have been categorized. The changes have been prompted by libraries, publishers,
Merri Maywether
Merri Maywether lives with her husband in rural Montana. You can find her in the town's only coffee house listening to three generations of Montanans share their stories. Otherwise, she's in the classroom or the school library, inspiring the next generation's writers.
Ten Tips: Newsletter Swaps
November 1, 2022
Roughly six years ago, a well-known Contemporary Romance author organized a book promotion. She posted the invite to participate in
10 Tips for Canva
August 1, 2022
Full disclosure: Canva is my friend. This user-friendly graphic design app is similar to Photoshop or Affinity. I use it
Fairy Tale Retellings Breathe New Life into Childhood Classics
July 1, 2022
Remember those first stories we heard as children? “The Three Little Pigs,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Three Billy Goats Gruff,”
Data Driven: Magicblood Media Publisher Shares His Audience-First Approach to the Craft
May 1, 2022
One of the many things I admire about the indie author community is how they are of the mindset that
What is Women’s Fiction?
January 1, 2022
Merri Maywether In a sentence, Women’s Fiction is written by women for women. It isn’t that the genre is exclusive;
December and Beyond
December 1, 2021
The “What Next” of NaNoWriMo Merri Mayweather December is finally here, and we have crossed the NaNoWriMo finish line. First,
Charge Forth into Writing
November 1, 2021
NaNoWriMo has begun Merri Maywether It is 11:59 p.m. on October 31st. Around the world, people are nestled in the
Pumpkin Spice Preptober
October 1, 2021
Prepare yourself for the marathon that is NaNoWriMo To many people, October is pumpkin spice, cable-knit sweater, and soup season.
Throwing Down the Gauntlet
September 1, 2021
What Is National Novel Writing Month and Why You Should Participate Warning: This story starts and ends with a challenge.
