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The Thrill of the Chase: Unraveling Why Readers Like Mystery Books

The Thrill of the Chase: Unraveling Why Readers Like Mystery Books

Mystery books typically center around crime, theft, a conspiracy theory, or trying to unleash the truth about a certain event. There are usually twists and turns, tense situations, and nail-biting scenes that cause you not to want to put the book down. Mystery books have been popular since the early 19th century and are still incredibly popular today. The question is – why? Below, we’ll...

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Why Certain Book Tropes Resonate With Audiences

Why Certain Book Tropes Resonate With Audiences

Do you find that you tend to lean toward certain book tropes? Readers typically find emotional connections, or they relate or crave certain experiences with book tropes, like magical schools or superpowers. Even though some book tropes may seem cliché, tropes are the key ingredient of a good book. Below, Book Brush will dive deep into why certain tropes resonate with audiences.  A Way To Escape...

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Our 15 Favorite Mockups To Promote Your Book For Summer

Our 15 Favorite Mockups To Promote Your Book For Summer

Sunny days, blue skies, and warm weather are finally around the corner! Summer is one of the most awaited seasons, and now that it’s finally almost here, it’s time to prepare for it. One of the ways you can welcome summer and prepare for it is with your book marketing approach. Instead of repeatedly posting the same photo of your book cover, switch up your approach by posting a summer instant...

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How To Quickly Edit Animated Mockups

How To Quickly Edit Animated Mockups

Are you tired of posting the same photo of your book cover on social media? Step your book-promoting game up with animated mockups! Animated mockups are a great way for you to promote your book in a fun, unique, and eye-catching way. With Book Brush, we’ll show you how you can edit animated mockups to fit your needs in just a few minutes. Let’s jump in! Step 1: To get started, you’ll log in and...

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Tips For Writing Realistic Dialogue In Your Next Book

Tips For Writing Realistic Dialogue In Your Next Book

Do you feel like your dialogue seems too scripted and that it just doesn’t flow naturally? You’re not alone! It can be challenging to craft a conversation while trying to sell it like it happened in real life. However, there are little tips you can use that can take your dialogue to the next level and bring your characters to life. Below, we discuss a few tips for writing realistic dialogue in...

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