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9 Inspiring Self-Publishing Success Stories

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

You’ve been learning so much about self-publishing.

And you’re not afraid of working for the success you want.

It’s no secret self-publishing has its challenges.

And when the going gets tough, sometimes it helps to remember self-publishing successes — particularly those involving the types of books you want to write.

What can the most successful self-published authors teach you?

And what could you do this year to get closer to your goals as an indie publishing author?

Read on to find inspiration in those whose hustle and creativity match your own.

Need A Foreword For Your Book? Here Are The Steps To Make It Happen

April 1, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Could your newest book benefit from a foreword?

You’ve seen them in other books, and you’ve thought, “How could I get someone famous to write a foreword for mine?”

Writing a foreword for a book is easy once you know what belongs in it.

And though you probably won’t be the one writing a foreword for your own book, you might one day write one for someone else’s.

It pays to think ahead.

Let’s start with what a foreword is — and what it can do for your book.

What Goes In The Preface Of A Book And 5 Tips For Writing A Preface

March 23, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

What is the purpose of a preface? And does your book even need one?

Not every book has a preface, after all.

And you’re more likely to see one in a nonfiction book than in a novel, as you’ll see in the preface examples further on.

But what goes in there, anyway?

What does it cover that you wouldn’t put in your book’s introduction?

And how do you write a preface that won’t sabotage your reader’s interest?

Is Grammarly Safe and Secure? All You Need To Know

April 9, 2021March 9, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

You’ve heard rumors Grammarly isn’t as safe and secure as you thought.

And there’s some truth behind Grammarly’s privacy concerns.

In other words, you’re not paranoid if you have reservations about using browser extensions in general.

But you’re here because you want to know, once and for all, “Is Grammarly safe?” And you deserve a clear and well-researched answer.

By the time you’re done reading this post, you’ll know all you need to know.

The Writer’s Handy List Of 111 Negative Adjectives To Describe A Person

April 11, 2021March 1, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

Your antagonist is such a jerk!

You just know your readers will classify this person as one of the worst fictional people ever created.

You’re so proud.

If you need to describe this person, though, you’re not sure of the best words to use.

Where’s a list of negative adjectives when you need one?

Look through the generous list below for just the right words.

You’ll know them when you hear them.

List of Book Genres: 30 Fiction And Nonfiction Genres You Should Know

April 10, 2021February 20, 2021 by Barrie Davenport

What’s so important about knowing the genres of books?

Well, if you’re an author with a work in progress, you’ll want to know its genre to ensure your ideal readers find and read it.

List a science fiction novel as a paranormal romance, for example, and you’ll likely end up with a flurry of negative reviews. No one wants that.

Readers of specific book genres have expectations you’ll want to meet if you want them to enjoy your book and recommend it to others.

You also want readers to see your book’s cover and know it’s the genre they want.

So, knowing your book’s genre not only helps with marketing. It can make all the difference in your writing career.

How To Find A Book Using A Plot Or Vague Description

April 9, 2021February 18, 2021 by Sarah Lentz

You scrape your memory for something you can use in your search for a forgotten book title.

But what are the best details to use if all you’ve got is a vague description?

Fortunately for you, forgetting book titles is such a normal human thing that we’ve devised a number of clever ways to get around that.

It might seem unlikely to find a book title by plot or description, but it can be done.

The first step is to take an inventory of what you do remember.