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How To Handle Rejection Or Negative Reviews As An Author

How To Handle Rejection Or Negative Reviews As An Author

While being an author can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be exhausting when the dreaded negative comments or reviews come rolling in. Unfortunately, negative reviews and rejection are part of the process. Everyone will get a bad review at least once, if not many times, throughout their career. Even though it’s not easy to hear someone bash your hard work, there are a few tips you can learn...

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Crafting A Different World: Top 9 Fantasy Book Tropes For Writers To Explore

Crafting A Different World: Top 9 Fantasy Book Tropes For Writers To Explore

Fantasy books allow readers to dive into a new magical world. They are full of adventure, anticipation, and excitement. Authors love to unleash their imagination into fantasy books, and readers love escaping into the world of the writer’s creation. Since the world is practically your oyster when writing a new fantasy book, it can be challenging to pinpoint where you want your story to go....

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6 Reasons Why Authors Should Use Book Clubs To Promote Their Book

6 Reasons Why Authors Should Use Book Clubs To Promote Their Book

When authors think about promoting their books, they more than likely think about promoting them online. However, promoting your book online isn’t the only way to go. One way that you can promote your book is through a book club. This is an effective way to fully involve yourself with your promotion and even receive feedback from your peers. Below, we discuss why authors should get involved in...

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How To Choose The Right Point Of View For Your Book

How To Choose The Right Point Of View For Your Book

When it comes to choosing the right point of view for your book, it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your novel. The point of view you decide on will determine how the reader perceives a character, build a connection between the character and reader, and essentially shape the story. While this isn’t an easy decision, it doesn’t need to be overcomplicated or...

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Creating Childhood Memories: Top 7 Children’s Book Tropes For Writers To Explore

Creating Childhood Memories: Top 7 Children’s Book Tropes For Writers To Explore

Books have a way of creating magic. They take you on an adventure that can create childhood memories. Even as an adult, there may be a book that you look back on and get nostalgic thinking about. A good children’s book may teach you a lesson, tell a story that resonates with the reader, or help boost a child’s imagination. If you want to write a children’s book but are unsure which trope you...

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