Have you ever bought a New York Times bestseller and found a typo or a glaring mistake? It’s happened to most of us. Writing mistakes can detract from the overall impression of quality readers expect of a published book. This can lead to negative reviews and low ratings, … [Read more...]
Writing Tips
Need a little inspiration when it comes to the book writing process? Check out these insightful writing tips from authors and industry professionals.
How to Write a Good Hook & Start Your Novel with a Bang!
Whenever people ask me what the most difficult part of writing a book is — the beginning, middle, or end — I usually say, “All of it.” Each section of a novel comes with its own set of challenges: Middles are hard to plot, ends need to be satisfying (and in my novels, they … [Read more...]
How to Write 12 Books in 6 Months to Grow Sales & Populate a Backlist
Thanks to the rise of binge-reading and binge-watching behavior, today’s readers often plow through an entire book series quickly. I’m a binge-and-repeat reader myself — I will glom onto a series from start to finish, only to repeat the process months later with the same … [Read more...]
How I Co-Authored a Book Series to Sell 140K+ Copies
Thanks to the digital age, collaborations between authors are easier than ever. Collaborating on a book is not only a great way to network and add to your skill set, but it can also be fun and lucrative. But how to co-author a book series in an effective way that drives as … [Read more...]
Self-Publishing Your NaNoWriMo Book? Don’t Miss These Steps!
It’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! If you’re participating and decide to self-publish your NaNoWriMo work rather than seek traditional publication, there’s one important thing to remember: Your completed NaNoWriMo book is most likely not ready for readers. A … [Read more...]
The Anatomy of a BookBub Blurb & Ebook Description Copy Tips
When authors and publishers promote books via BookBub’s Featured Deals email, each promotion includes a blurb. Each BookBub blurb is carefully crafted to appeal to readers subscribed to that book’s category. We often get questions about these blurbs: Who writes them? How are … [Read more...]
What are the Most Popular Title Trends in Your Genre?
Your book title — along with your cover — is the first thing a potential reader sees, and can be the deciding factor between hitting the buy button or not. Your title is a great opportunity to indicate genre, plot, atmosphere, or characters. Readers like to know what they’re … [Read more...]
3 Crucial Editing Phases All Authors Need to Sell More Books
It’s tough for authors to get their books noticed these days, and every year the competition for discoverability gets fiercer. So how can authors make their books stand out from the pack? Whether you hope to grab the attention of an agent or publishing house or plan to … [Read more...]
How to Get Readers Hooked from Your Ebook Sample
Ebook samples are a great way to hook readers and get them interested in your story. But how can you make sure your first chapter entices readers enough to buy your book? One method is to create an “opening disturbance.” James Scott Bell, a bestselling thriller author and … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Description Copy to Sell More Ebooks
Your book description on retailer sites like Amazon is one of the most important ebook marketing elements at your disposal. Your cover and title will catch potential readers’ attention, but your description is what will make the sale. The strongest part of your description … [Read more...]
