Author Resources
5 Ways to Nail the Opening of Your Book
What is the opening of your book? These are the first critical pages that readers see when they click your ebook on Amazon or flip through your book in a…
Weird Writing Prompts Cover Reveal!
Have fun. Write well. Sell more books! Having fun is vital to good writing, good marketing, and good sales. In 2018, I was just settling into my full-time author and…
How to Write Characters Readers Love (or Love to Hate)
Characters are the heartbeat of a story. How well readers connect with your characters is a sign of a well-written story. It’s also a sign of a marketable story. We’re…
How to Write When You Have No Ideas (But You Gotta)
Oh no! Your writing muse is missing. Your creative energy is gone. You’ve hit the dreaded writer’s block. That wonderful schedule of books that you planned to write and publish…
5 Tips for Easier Author Email Newsletter Creation
Author email newsletters. Just the thought of them can make you want to scream into a pillow (or your preferred screaming method of choice). But there are ways to create…
3 Tips for Working with a Book Cover Designer
Think buying a book cover is a “grab and run” option? Think again. Even if you’re just buying a premade off a website, you might want to tweak the font…
7 Ways to Restore and Refresh Your Creative Juices
Uncertainty, changing plans, and stressful/anxious situations are a part of life–but they don’t have to burn out your writing brain. Here are 7 Ways to Restore and Refresh Your Creative…
3 Questions for Stress-Free Writing and Marketing Resolutions
Does planning for a new year of writing/marketing make you feel put on the spot? Why even bother? After all, life could change at any moment. I’ve totally been there. That’s…
5 Tips for Writing Book Blurbs That Sell
A fantastic book blurb is critical to reaching readers and getting them to click that buy button on Amazon or hand over money at your book sales table. Here are…