At its core Goodreads is a social media platform It lives for the interaction between its users Yet authors aren t as active as they need to be to get the most out of Goodreads A recent survey showed that nearly half of all author profiles were out of date and another 50 had a broken hellip
Cover to Cover What First Time Authors Need to Know about Editing Sandra Wendel As the title suggests this is a primer for first time authors although there are some timeless nuggets worth the purchase Its advice is down to earth practical and relatable Wendel is an experienced editor and explains from the editor s perspective what they do and hellip
An Editor 8217 s Guide to the Proces Note All editors are different Just because one editor may follow process A does not mean that a second editor following process B is wrong This breakdown is intended to provide general information to get you started but your mileage may vary Types of Editing When we talk about hellip
Hosted by Brandon Sanderson Mary Robinette Kowal Howard Tayler and Daniel Wells Fifteen minutes long because you 8217 re in a hurry and we 8217 re not that smart Writing Excuses is a fast paced educational podcast for writers by writers Our goal is to help our listeners become better writers Whether they write for fun or for profit whether hellip
When and Where to Spend Your Limited Resources What if we told you that your book doesn t need to be perfect to be published Following the Michael Anderle school of thought the goal is to hit a MVP minimum viable product with our books We want to write to genre expectations it 8217 s the story and characters that hellip
8220 The End nbsp You ve typed the final words and your manuscript is complete What next If you re like most people this is when you search for an editor Even talented writers need a second or third pair of eyes to look over the manuscript and polish it so that it gleams Assessing Your Needs First assess hellip
When it comes to revision Stephen King might ve worded it best Editing is always a little like murdering children he wrote in his book On Writing but it must be done But finding where to start rewriting can be just as challenging as actually writing It s no wonder many authors use editing software to kick start hellip
Or is it salvation The right editor will be your partner helping polish your words so your story shines But how do you know if an editor is right A highly acclaimed editor of techno thrillers may be completely the wrong choice to edit your Regency Romance nbsp Finding the editor that s right for you is critical and hellip
Editing can be a daunting part of the writing process Whether a critique partner beta readers or an editor it s the first time eyes other than yours are seeing your story Knowing what kind of editor you need and how to find one can be overwhelming But the process becomes a lot easier once you hellip
Ad Graphics That Sell Your novel debuts The story is amazing The cover is on trend The product description is flawless But not every author is going to find their audience from the moment they click the publish button For those requiring the extra push to find readers advertising might be a necessity But what hellip
Resetting and restarting By the time you reach the editing stage you ve been working on your project for a long time Your creative brain might be tired Maybe you have doubts distractions overwhelm or you can t see your way forward Give yourself a fresh start with this M I N D S E T check up Motivation In the editing stage you are hellip
Boosting Creativity with Vitamin D Vitamin D contains a little bit of magic It plays a key role in overall health improved sleep emotional regulation and cognitive function Sunlight is the best way that we can gain vitamin D It s readily accessible to everyone and has the added benefit of getting you out into the hellip
A guide to determining travel time in your stories An old scene ends A new scene begins And if the characters now find themselves in a different place readers will usually just assume that time has passed and distances have been traversed But how far apart are places in the story How long does it hellip
How to Revise Your Novel and Have Fun Doing It Writers Helping Writers Writers helping Writers is a source site for all of your thesaurus and grammar needs Their website boasts an incredible bookshelf which allows authors to learn and reference from other literary works They also have an incredible collection of resources and webinars hellip
What do you do when the world ends Rebuild it Some people confuse Post Apocalyptic and Dystopian stories but they have distinct requirements Young Adult Dystopian is a subset of Dystopian with further specific expectations A corrupt government When it comes to YA Dystopian fiction a corrupt government or society that rose to power after a hellip
What you need to know about ISBNs to make the right choices for your business There s much to learn about self publishing and one aspect to understand is the role of the ISBN International Standard Book Number Here s an overview of what they re for when you need them and how to get them What is an hellip
How to survive and thrive during the editing process One of the greatest challenges of becoming an author is getting your book edited without having a panic attack around Is this good enough and the even harder question Am I good enough I have three tips around conquering crippling criticism during the editing process 1 hellip
One September about a decade ago I learned of National Novel Writing Month commonly known as NaNoWriMo Many of us have attempted to write 50 000 words in a month during that challenge and it remains a popular and useful event When I finally won after several failed attempts I was thrilled and more than a hellip
I ve found that the right editor makes the process much more enjoyable and profitable The right editor makes your words shine while keeping your voice Mine makes me sound like me but better If you re looking for an editor I recommend our advanced article this month The Perfect Polish Finding the editor that s right for hellip
Dear Indie Annie I published my first book last month I worked really hard on it paid for professional editing and cover and I 8217 m really proud of it But when I told friends and family that I had a book out they asked who the publisher was and what deal did I get They told hellip
Hosted by Mark Leslie Lefebvre Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life Mark Leslie Lefebvre a writer bookseller digital publishing advocate professional speaker and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews discussions and reflections about the industry https starkreflections ca
Kate Pickford is a name whispered in groups of authors the world over She has written and directed award winning movies and found success as a script doctor a book coach a developmental editor and a ghostwriter as well as an author If you ve had a conversation with her at a 20Booksto50K® event in Bali or hellip
Hosted by Lindsay Buroker Joseph R Lallo and Andrea Pearson Six Figure Authors is the show that helps you take your writing career to the next level Lindsay Buroker Jo Lallo and Andrea Pearson are sharing their own insights as authors who ve been publishing since the beginning of the e reader revolution and they re also interviewing hellip
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