Crime novels are known for their suspense, shock value, and twists and turns, and that’s exactly why readers love a good crime story. Certain crime tropes stand out and are just truly timeless, as they keep the reader on their toes and keep them coming back to read more. If you want to write a crime novel but don’t know where to start, figuring out the trope you’re going to write is a good first...
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To make your book cover pop and set the tone, using the proper font for your cover is important. When the wrong font is used, it can confuse the reader about the book’s genre. For a fantasy book cover, the font should be legible, clear, and relatively simple. Below, we’ll go over the best book cover fonts to use for your fantasy book and some font pairings you could utilize. Let’s...
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You know you want to fire up your computer and write a story, but the question is: should it be fiction or non-fiction? What it all really comes down to is your interests, preferences, and what you’re most comfortable writing about. If you feel stuck on which genre you should write, we’ve broken down how to weigh your options and choose what’s right for you. Below, we discuss writing fiction vs....
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to promote your romance book. At Book Brush, we have a long list of mockups you can use to easily promote your book on social media. While Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to post about your romance book, you can use these unique mockups any time of the year. Animated mockups are a great way to grab people’s...
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Keeping everyone engaged in your book club as an author can be a tricky task. It can be easy for conversations to travel and get off-topic. Keeping in control of the book club is key. When you’re on a time crunch, it’s important that you’re able to address all of the topics and questions you want. We’re here to help provide you with tips to keep the conversation flowing and the group engaged in...
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With any book genre, settings are important. With cozy mysteries, however, a good setting makes the book more charming, intriguing, and believable. The setting sets the tone and builds a cozy atmosphere. While the writing process can be challenging and trying to develop a setting for your book can be difficult, it doesn’t have to be. To make this process a little easier for you, we provide some...
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