Readers may forgive a slow-burning beginning or drawn-out middle; however, they won’t forgive a rushed ending to a story. The end of a story should tie up all loose ends in a memorable way. Your reader has invested a lot of time stepping into your world and experiencing the story you’ve written. The ending should give them closure, make them feel something, and give them the ending your readers...
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With the holidays just around the corner, are you prepared with holiday imagery to promote your book? Holiday imagery is a great way to get your book noticed, but why? Below, we’ll discuss how holiday imagery can help readers see that your book is the perfect gift. Let’s begin! Holiday Imagery Conveys That Your Book Would Make A Great Gift Holiday cheer is in the air, and...
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You know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” That saying doesn’t necessarily work when it comes to actual book covers, as readers constantly judge them. According to a study by Study Finds, nearly 6 in 10 (57%) Americans bought or read a book just based on its cover, and 8 in 10 (80%) admitted to avoiding a book just based on its cover. These numbers show that a cover could either...
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As an author, the amount of tasks you have to juggle daily can be quite overwhelming. Between promoting your book, writing, keeping up with social media, emails, etc., it can feel like you’re drowning in tasks. Instead of letting the daily tasks drag you down and possibly cause burnout, hire a sidekick to help! This is where an author assistant comes in. They are there to take some tasks...
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As a writer, have you ever finished your first draft, read it through, and thought, “Man, this is terrible. Is this even worth publishing?” If you relate to feeling this way, just know you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for writers to second-guess their work, especially with a first draft. However, it’s important to know that it’s okay if your first draft isn’t a...
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