How to Kill a Character (And Do It Right)It’s a decision almost every author is forced to make: to kill (or not to kill) a character. Some authors find it more difficult than…Apr 30Apr 30
How to Write a Fight SceneFight scenes aren’t unique to action novels. Many genres can benefit from thrilling sequences that drive the plot and pit characters…Jul 16, 2024A response icon1Jul 16, 2024A response icon1
How to Deal with Bad Book ReviewsNot all bad reviews are just haters hating. Before you let negative feedback stop you from writing, you should try your best to learn from…Jul 2, 2024Jul 2, 2024
Top Indie Book Contests for Self-Published AuthorsOne reason indie books don’t sell is that they lack credibility. First-time authors often have a hard time convincing readers that their…Jun 18, 2024Jun 18, 2024
How to Copyright Your Self-Published NovelAuthors automatically own their books’ copyright. The second you put your ideas to paper, they’re legally your intellectual property…Jun 11, 2024A response icon1Jun 11, 2024A response icon1
How to Assign Your Book’s ISBN with BowkerAll printed novels need an ISBN. If you decide to buy your own, you’ll have to do it through Bowker. Here’s how to assign an ISBN.Jun 8, 2024A response icon1Jun 8, 2024A response icon1
Free Book Cover Generators for Authors on a BudgetBook covers can be expensive. For many self-publishing authors, a professionally designed cover isn’t an option; out of necessity, your…Apr 28, 2024Apr 28, 2024
How to Write a Fictional Species: Aliens, Elves, and Other Sci-fi/Fantasy CreaturesEveryone talks about diversity in fiction, but what could be more diverse than a world full of fantastic creatures? Sci-fi and fantasy are…Apr 2, 2024Apr 2, 2024
What I Learned from Writing with a CoauthorIndie novels don’t have to be solo projects. We often work alone and keep our ideas to ourselves, only letting people into our fictional…Mar 26, 2024Mar 26, 2024
How to Make a Free Sci-Fi/Fantasy MapMaps are useful way to visualize your sci-fi/fantasy world. They’re helpful for both the author and the reader — after all, an epic…Mar 5, 2024A response icon1Mar 5, 2024A response icon1
