10 Elements Of A Good Nonfiction Book
Scott Allan
May 31, 2016
A good nonfiction book has many elements that make it a valuable learning experience for readers so they can engage proactively with the
Writing
Writing is the meat and potatoes of self-publishing. Without a well-written book, all other efforts are wasted. We help you become the best writer you can be with articles on improving your writing and vocabulary, recognizing common grammatical and spelling errors, learning how to write faster, creative writing exercises, and techniques for writing in various genres. You’ll also learn how to build the writing habit so you can easily write book after book.
Writing Articles
10 Simples Steps To Writing A Book (We’ve Sold One Million Copies Using These Steps)
Barrie Davenport
April 10, 2016
Whether you’re a professional, a blogger, a consultant, a homemaker, a retiree, or anything else — you can learn how to write a
10 Ways Bloggers Leave Money On The Table When They Don’t Self-Publish
Barrie Davenport
March 13, 2016
Are you a blogger looking to generate extra income? If so, then pay close attention here… Bloggers who haven’t attempted to self-publish books
11 Creative Writing Exercises To Awaken Your Inner Author
Barrie Davenport
August 1, 2017
I believe there’s a writer inside of all of us. Even if you don’t think you write well, you do have something to
11 Examples Of Dangling Modifiers
Barrie Davenport
May 26, 2020
Do you know a dangling modifier when you see it? And do you know what to say when someone asks, “So, what’s the
11 Examples Of Misplaced Modifiers
Barrie Davenport
May 26, 2020
The best, most enjoyable writing is clear, simple, and elegant. But when one of your modifiers is misplaced, clarity goes out the window.
110 Of The Best World Building Questions For Authors
Barrie Davenport
June 7, 2020
Every fiction writer knows that one of your most important characters is your story’s setting. For fantasy and science fiction writers, that setting
12 Effective Tips On How To Write Faster
Barrie Davenport
July 2, 2019
Would you like some practical tips on how to write faster? Of course, you would. Who in the writing community wouldn’t love to
12 Simple Ways To Flip Your Writing Motivation Switch
Barrie Davenport
November 11, 2018
Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I have not motivation to write today?” If you’re looking at a blank page and wondering how
15 Common Grammar Mistakes That Kill Your Writing Credibility
Barrie Davenport
July 8, 2016
I love to write, but I’m not so crazy about grammar. Learning about words that dangle, split, and get misplaced isn’t my idea
15 Tips to Help You Write Better And Attract More Readers
Barrie Davenport
October 26, 2018
If the title “how to write better” caught your eye, I’m guessing you’d like to get more enthusiastic reactions to your writing. Do
155 Character Flaws For Writing
Barrie Davenport
June 16, 2020
What comes to mind when you think “interesting character flaws”? Because some flaws are more compelling than others. And some are easier to
165 Must-Use Character Development Questions For Writers
Barrie Davenport
June 10, 2020
If you’ve hit a wall with your latest story, sometimes all you need is to get better acquainted with your characters. The more
252 Of The Best Writing Prompts For All Writers
Barrie Davenport
November 21, 2018
What separates the casual writer from the professional one is the commitment to daily writing. But sometimes it’s more of a challenge to
27 Powerful Writing Tips For Your First Book
Barrie Davenport
October 29, 2018
When you’re writing your first book, it’s normal to wish your favorite authors could magically appear at your elbow with game-changing advice that
30 Surefire Ways To Bust Through Writer’s Block
Grace Furman
May 20, 2016
Are you feeling stuck and uninspired in your work as an author? Have you extinguished that spark of creativity that lights up your
31 Ridiculously Simple Tips For Writing Your Next Book
Barrie Davenport
January 12, 2019
What are the best tips for writing a book? We have you covered. Maybe you have a book idea, and you’re thinking it
35 Of The Best Short Story Ideas To Grab Your Readers
Barrie Davenport
November 28, 2018
So, you want to write a short story — and not just a mildly entertaining short story but one your readers can’t put
37 Words of Diction To Use In Your Writing
Barrie Davenport
May 6, 2020
When was the last time a reader asked you about the diction you’re using in your current work in progress? Yeah, me neither.
40 Motivating Quotes About Writing
Barrie Davenport
November 13, 2017
Step into any elementary school classroom on Career Day and you’re bound to find at least one child whose sole goal in life
41 Of The Best Romance Writing Prompts
Barrie Davenport
April 25, 2019
Writing romance isn’t as easy as many people seem to think. “You write romances? I could totally do that, too, but I have
43 Daily Journal Prompts That Will Make You A Better Writer
Ron Clendenin
April 18, 2018
No one decides to have writer’s block. No one wakes up in the morning and thinks, “I feel like having writer’s block today.”
47 Character Development Prompts To Flesh Out Your Book Characters
Barrie Davenport
August 3, 2020
What kind of person is your main character? Maybe you’ve started to hear their voice in your head, but they just haven’t been
48 Fun Flash Fiction Writing Prompts
Barrie Davenport
February 3, 2020
You keep running into microfiction stories in your social media feeds. Some of them are really good, too. And you’re thinking, “I bet
5 Of The Best Writing Prompts Books
Barrie Davenport
December 3, 2018
What writer wouldn’t love a writing prompts book? If you’re reading this article, you’d probably like to know more about the options available
55 Fun And Creative Writing Prompts For Kids
Barrie Davenport
March 3, 2020
What better way to encourage young writers than to provide creative inspiration and the time to follow it? That’s exactly why we’ve created
6 Simple Steps to Picking Your Perfect Title
Barrie Davenport
December 6, 2017
First impressions are very important. Whether it’s you walking into an important meeting, or someone seeing your book for the first time, the
61 Fantasy Writing Prompts To Stoke Your Creativity
Barrie Davenport
January 24, 2020
You’ve just finished reading a fantasy novel, and while you hate that there’s no more to read, you’re so in love with the
63 Of The Best Memoir Writing Prompts To Stoke Your Ideas
Barrie Davenport
July 27, 2020
You’re writing a memoir. But you’re not sure what questions or life lessons you want to focus on. Even if only family members
66 Horror Writing Prompts That Are Freaky As Hell
Barrie Davenport
December 27, 2019
Looking for some scary story ideas for your next writing project? Sometimes, a good scary prompt idea is all you need to get
7 Best Proofreading Software Programs For Writers In 2020
Barrie Davenport
March 25, 2020
You just found a mistake in something you’ve published — something you swore you’d double-, triple-, and even quadruple-checked. And it hurts. But
7 Tips to Increase Your Typing Speed
Barrie Davenport
October 10, 2017
There you are, writing an email to a friend when all of a sudden you have a “Eureka!” moment about how to set
9 Of The Most Useful Thesauruses For Writers
Barrie Davenport
May 25, 2020
Throw out the term “thesaurus words,” and you’ll probably get some side-eye from writers who see the thesaurus as a crutch for amateur
9 Proven Ways to Achieve Your Writing Goals
Barrie Davenport
May 11, 2020
Do you have personal writing goals for the year? Do you know whether your goals for writing are the right ones to make
Are You Ready To Test Your Proofreading Skills?
Barrie Davenport
November 24, 2018
Even the most grammar-savvy amongst us benefit from a thorough proofreading of our work. You may rely on an editor to check your
ASP 02: Writing Habit: How to Write on a Daily Basis
Steve Scott
November 9, 2015
Quote of the Day: Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration. The rest of us get up and go to work. – Stephen King
ASP 048: Patrick King on Copywriting and Book Title Strategies for Authors
Steve Scott
June 13, 2016
“Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style,
ASP 08: How to Overcome Fears, Doubts, and Burnout
Steve Scott
November 24, 2015
Quote of the day Be courageous and try to write in a way that scares you a little. – Holley Gerth Writing can
ASP 18: Project Management for Authors
Steve Scott
January 21, 2016
Quote of the day: “Nothing is less productive than doing what should not be done at all.” – Peter Drucker Before we dive