Complicate Your Characters
Memorable stories begin with unforgettable characters. Learn how to build layered, believable characters by asking deeper questions, adding meaningful conflict, and creating the complexity that keeps readers invested from beginning to end.
How to Use Swag to Support Your Book Marketing
More than a million books are published every year, and whether you go traditional or indie, you have a lot of competition. Marketing your book falls squarely on your shoulders no matter where on the publishing spectrum you fall—so you need to how to get the most for your buck. “Book swag” is a proven […]
How to Prepare Your Manuscript Before Hiring an Editor
Hiring a professional editor is an investment in your manuscript, in your writing career, and in your credibility as an author. That investment goes a lot further when your manuscript is prepared. A few hours of prep before you submit can save you money, save your editor time, and result in a substantially better final […]