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September 2022
- 09: 99 Positive Words That Start With E To Describe A Person (0)
- 06: 6 Excellent Writing Prompt Generators To Inspire Content Ideas (0)
- 05: 6 Rules For Double Consonant Words Every Writer Should Know (0)
August 2022
- 10: The Ultimate List Of Tone Words (0)
July 2022
- 28: The Author’s Guide To Writing Dialogue Between Two Characters (0)
- 25: Boost Your Writing Confidence With These 65 Affirmations For Writers (0)
- 25: 41 Of The Best Romance Writing Prompts (0)
- 14: Loaded Language: What are the Examples and How to Use It? (0)
- 11: 9 Of The Most Useful Thesauruses For Writers (0)
- 08: 15 Common Grammar Mistakes That Kill Your Writing Credibility (19)
- 05: 101 Imaginative And Fun Author Interview Questions (0)
June 2022
- 30: 37 Words of Diction To Use In Your Writing (0)
- 02: How Long Should A Short Story Be? (0)
- 01: Do You Know The Difference Between A Hyphen And A Dash? Here’s Your Go-To Guide (0)
May 2022
- 30: All You Need To Know About Writing A Book Epigraph + Examples (0)
- 19: What Is An Appendix And How To Write One For Your Book (0)
- 15: 10 Steps To Illustrate Your Children’s Book (0)
- 11: Your Complete Guide To Publishing A Children’s Book On Amazon (0)
- 09: 21 Gorgeous Children’s Book Illustrations To Inspire You (0)
- 04: How To Create Sellable Low-Content Books Your Readers Will Love (0)
- 02: What Is The Difference Between An Autobiography And A Biography? (0)
April 2022
- 30: So Where Does The Comma Go? Before Or After So? (0)
- 28: 9 Compelling Ways To End A Story And Leave Them Wanting More (0)
- 19: Write A Powerful Book Introduction With These 5 Must-Do Steps + Examples (0)
- 11: How To Write A Children’s Book: All You Need To Know (0)
- 06: Best Motivational Books To Inspire You (0)
- 01: 101 Sorrowful Writing Prompts That Are Sadder Than Sad (0)
March 2022
- 23: How To Write A Unique Book Dedication Page + 11 Examples (0)
- 21: Create An Unforgettable Title Page For Your Book + 11 Title Page Examples (0)
- 21: How To Make Your Book’s Table Of Contents Grab Readers And Reel Them In (0)
- 21: Wondering What To Include On A Book Copyright Page? Here’s What You Should Know With Template Examples (0)
- 18: 38 Of The Best Biographies Ever Published (0)
- 12: Want To Write A Murder Mystery? Here’s How (0)
- 07: Need To Write A Kissing Scene For Your Novel Or Short Story? Here’s How To Make It Swoon-Worthy (0)
- 01: The Writer’s Handy List Of 111 Negative Adjectives To Describe A Person (0)
February 2022
- 26: When to Use a Comma With The Word “Which” (0)
- 17: Let’s Clear This Up: Should You Underline Or Italicize Book Titles? (0)
- 13: 57 Short Story Ideas With An Unexpected Twist (0)
- 07: Baring Or Bearing? What’s The Difference And How To Use These Words (0)
- 06: Is It Wrong To Start A Sentence With Because? (0)
- 01: What Is First-Person Point Of View? What You Should Know With Examples (0)
January 2022
- 31: Love Words? 35 Words That Don’t Exist (But You Still Hear Them All The Time) (0)
- 28: Want To Try Your Hand At Short Stories? Follow These 7 Essential Steps (0)
- 27: 35 Writing Exercises For Adults To Drastically Improve Your Writing (0)
- 26: 101 Of The Best Mood Words To Use In Writing Fiction (0)
- 26: Should You Capitalize After A Colon? Here Are The Rules You Need To Know (0)
- 24: Love To Write? Check Out These 51 Creative Writing Prompts For Adults (0)
- 12: 107 Character Mannerisms For Writers (0)
- 09: 61 Fantasy Writing Prompts To Stoke Your Creativity (0)
- 07: 27 Creative Writing Examples To Spark Your Imagination (0)
- 04: Can Words Be Sexy? Take A Look At These 55 Suggestive Attention-Grabbers (0)
- 04: How To Write Dialogue In Your Novel (0)
- 04: 16 Best Self-Publishing Companies For Your Writing Business [Updated 2022] (0)
- 02: 23 Things to Write About For Your Next Nonfiction Book (0)
- 01: 11 Examples Of Dangling Modifiers (0)
- 01: The Best Free Book Title Generators For Choosing Your Bestselling Title (0)
December 2021
- 19: What Is A Subtitle Of A Book And How To Write One (0)
- 16: What Is A Heading In A Book? Here’s What You Need To Know (0)
- 01: 75 Of The Best Angst Writing Prompts Ever (0)
- 01: 87 Self-Reflective Prompts To Help You Write About Yourself (0)
- 01: 104 Of The Best Short Story Ideas And Prompts To Grab Your Readers (0)
November 2021
- 23: 25 Of The Best Fanfiction Writing Prompts (0)
- 13: Writing About A Tragic Hero? Here’s Your List of Tragic Hero Traits To Flesh Out Your Character (0)
October 2021
- 31: 66 Horror Writing Prompts That Are Freaky As Hell (0)
- 03: The Ultimate Strong Verbs List And Guide To Power Up Your Writing (0)
September 2021
- 27: 7 Of The Best Writing Prompts Apps You Need To Try (0)
- 26: Are You Using Passive Voice In Your Writing? Here’s How To Fix It (0)
- 01: 11 Creative Writing Exercises To Awaken Your Inner Author (0)
August 2021
June 2021
- 04: How To Create A Back Cover Blurb That Sells Your Book (0)
- 02: Village, Town, or City? How To Distinguish These In Your Books (0)
May 2021
- 26: 11 Examples Of Misplaced Modifiers (0)
- 21: Looking For Negative Mood Words For Your Writing? Here’s The Only List You Need (0)
- 12: The Difference Between Tone and Mood In Writing (0)
- 05: 123 Positive Personality Adjectives To Use For Your Book Characters (0)
April 2021
- 18: 43 Daily Journal Prompts That Will Make You A Better Writer (0)
- 17: How To Write An Unforgettable Book Title That Screams “Buy Me!” (0)
- 15: 9 Inspiring Self-Publishing Success Stories (0)
- 06: 33 Poetry Publishers Who Can Publish Your Poetry Book (0)
- 01: Need A Foreword For Your Book? Here Are The Steps To Make It Happen (0)
- 01: The Definitive Guide To All Parts Of A Book (0)
March 2021
- 23: What Goes In The Preface Of A Book And 5 Tips For Writing A Preface (0)
- 09: Is Grammarly Safe and Secure? All You Need To Know (0)
February 2021
- 20: List of Book Genres: 30 Fiction And Nonfiction Genres You Should Know (0)
- 18: How To Find A Book Using A Plot Or Vague Description (0)
- 15: How To Write A Book In Google Docs (0)
- 12: The Definitive List Of 105 Character Quirks (0)
January 2021
- 22: 3 Types Of Satire Every Writer Should Know (0)
- 15: How To Punctuate Dialogue: 11 Rules To Write It Like A Pro (0)
- 09: Writing a Story? 10 Key Parts Of A Story You Must Include (0)
- 07: 21 Of The Top Children’s Book Publishers (0)
- 05: 99 Fun Flash Fiction Writing Prompts (0)
December 2020
November 2020
- 30: 111 Awesomely Clever Narrative Writing Prompts (0)
- 25: 127 Creative And Fun Poetry Writing Prompts (0)
- 19: List Of The 15 Best Writing Strategies And Examples (0)
- 17: 67 Thrilling And Chilling Mystery Writing Prompts (0)
- 09: 15 Types Of Poems Every Writer Should Know About (0)
- 02: How To Outline A Nonfiction Book: A Step-By-Step Guide (2)
- 01: How To Become A Publisher (The Ultimate Guide) (0)
October 2020
- 09: First Line Generator: 101 Sentences To Get You Started Writing (0)
- 08: Can You Start A Sentence with And or Other Conjunctions? (0)
- 06: 11 Of The Best Writing Prompts Books (0)
- 05: How To Write Blackout Poetry To Restore Your Creative Energy (0)
September 2020
- 30: How And When To Use Whose Vs. Who’s (0)
- 23: Does A Comma Go Before Or After But? (0)
- 18: What Is A Prologue And How Do You Write One? (0)
- 17: 15 Compelling Character Archetypes To Consider For Your Book (0)
- 08: The Best List Of 101 Hobbies For Your Book Characters (0)
- 04: 101 Of The Most Clever Dialogue Writing Prompts (0)
- 02: 23 Of The Best Cities For Writers To Live And Work (0)
August 2020
- 26: 108 Engaging And Creative Nonfiction Writing Prompts (0)
- 24: 61 Imaginative Science Fiction Writing Prompts (0)
- 14: 55 Of The Best Young Adult Creative Writing Prompts (0)
- 11: 7 Steps To Writing An Un-Put-Downable Psychological Thriller (0)
- 11: 75 Of The Best Fiction Writing Prompts For All Writers (1)
- 10: 7 Key Elements Of Suspense Story Writing (0)
- 05: 51 Of The Best Historical Fiction Writing Prompts (0)
- 03: 47 Character Development Prompts To Flesh Out Your Book Characters (0)
July 2020
- 27: 63 Of The Best Memoir Writing Prompts To Stoke Your Ideas (0)
- 24: Do You Know The 7 Steps Of The Writing Process? (0)
- 14: 25 Of The Best Young Adult Publishers (0)
- 14: How To Write Erotica: The Ultimate Guide (0)
- 09: 13 Key Questions To Ask Beta Readers (0)
- 07: The Ultimate List of 175 Tone Words for Writers (0)
June 2020
- 24: 13 Solid Reasons You Should Hire A Writing Coach (0)
- 23: 25 Of The Best Grants For Writers To Fund Their Craft (0)
- 19: First-Person Vs. Third-Person: All You Need To Know (0)
- 16: 155 Character Flaws For Writing (0)
- 12: 13 Creative Writing Jobs You Can Do From Home (0)
- 10: 165 Must-Use Character Development Questions For Writers (0)
- 07: 110 Of The Best World Building Questions For Authors (0)
- 01: Self-Publishing On Amazon? Here Are the Pros and Cons (0)
May 2020
- 31: How to Write a Winning Pitch for Your Book or Writing Project (0)
- 31: 10 Elements Of A Good Nonfiction Book (0)
- 25: Best Keyboard for Writers (0)
- 18: The 5 Best Tablets For Writers in 2021 (0)
- 11: 9 Proven Ways to Achieve Your Writing Goals (0)
April 2020
- 30: 9 Of The Best Laptops For Writers On A Budget (0)
- 28: Kindle Unlimited Review: Is It Worth It? (0)
- 23: 4 Of The Best Keyboards for Writers (0)
- 20: How To Publish A Poetry Book Step-By-Step (0)
- 19: How To Write A Good Hook For An Essay (0)
- 14: The Ultimate Guide To Writing A Fantasy Novel (0)
- 08: How To Write A Profitable, Life-Changing Self-Help Book (0)
March 2020
- 25: 7 Best Proofreading Software Programs For Writers (0)
- 24: The Ultimate List Of Literary Devices (0)
- 20: 99 Quotes About Creativity To Inspire Your Writing (0)
- 17: How Many Words Are In A Novel (By Genre)? (0)
- 09: How Much Money Can An Author Make? (0)
- 03: 55 Fun And Creative Writing Prompts For Kids (0)
February 2020
January 2020
- 28: How To Write Flash Fiction (0)
- 21: Want To Become A Book Editor? Here's Your Step-By-Step Guide (0)
- 16: Thinkific Vs. Teachable: The Final Word on These Online Course Platforms (0)
October 2019
- 31: The Irrefutable Power Of Words (0)
July 2019
- 26: 24 Must-Read Stephen King Quotes On Writing (0)
- 17: How Many Words Should Be In A Chapter Of A Book? (0)
- 02: 12 Effective Tips On How To Write Faster (0)
June 2019
- 24: 51 Fun And Unique Gifts for Book Lovers (0)
- 18: How To Write A Nonfiction Book: Your Step-By-Step Guide (0)
May 2019
- 27: How To Write A Memoir That Grabs Your Readers (0)
- 14: 51 Gifts For Writers That Are Guaranteed To Please (0)
- 07: How Long Does It Take To Write A Book? (0)
- 06: The Hemingway Editor And App Review (0)
- 06: Character Development: How To Make Your Book Characters Unforgettable (0)
April 2019
- 29: The Ultimate Guide To Writing A Novel (0)
- 26: How To Sell Books On Amazon To Make Passive Income (0)
- 17: Metaphor, Simile, And Analogy: Everything You Need to Know (0)
- 15: How To Create An Em Dash Or Hyphen (0)
- 11: Book Cover Ideas: The Ultimate Guide To Bestselling Book Covers (0)
- 08: The 5 Best Types Of Music For Writing Your Book (0)
March 2019
- 28: Everything You Need To Know About Fiction Vs Non-Fiction (0)
- 18: 9 Of The Best Writing Podcasts For Authors In 2021 (0)
February 2019
- 28: Should I Write a Book? 9 Reasons to Write It in 2021 (0)
- 20: What Happened To Createspace? (0)
- 19: How To Publish A Book On Amazon In 2021 (0)
- 08: How To Become A Freelance Writer And Earn Your First $1000 (0)
January 2019
- 28: How to Start Writing By Creating the Daily Writing Habit (0)
- 24: List Of Standard Books Sizes To Make The Right Size Selection (0)
- 16: 12 Of The Best Writing Websites To Inspire You To Write (0)
- 12: 31 Ridiculously Simple Tips For Writing Your Next Book (0)
- 02: How to Quote A Quote And Put A Quote Within A Quote (0)
December 2018
- 18: Learn How to Improve Writing Skills And It Will Change Your Life (0)
- 13: 25 Of The Best Books On Writing (0)
- 06: Should You Italicize Book Titles? (0)
November 2018
- 24: Are You Ready To Test Your Proofreading Skills? (0)
- 11: 12 Simple Ways To Flip Your Writing Motivation Switch (0)
- 07: Book Marketing 101: 37 Ways to Launch and Promote A Book (1)
October 2018
- 29: 27 Powerful Writing Tips For Your First Book (0)
- 26: 15 Tips to Help You Write Better And Attract More Readers (0)
- 24: How To Write A Good Book Review On Amazon (0)
- 17: How To Find Writing Inspiration To Finish (Or Start) Your Next Book (0)
- 04: How To Use The Blinkist App To Become A Better Writer (0)
June 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
- 21: Learn The Proven Template For A Book Launch Press Release (1)
- 10: What Will It Cost You To Publish A Book? (5)
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
- 13: 40 Motivating Quotes About Writing (0)
- 07: How To Use The Rule Of 30,000 To Make A Profit On Amazon (4)
- 03: Hiring the Right Book Editor (2)
October 2017
- 26: The 5 Best Morning Routines for Writers (1)
- 23: Why You Should Write A Crappy First Draft (0)
- 10: 7 Tips to Increase Your Typing Speed (0)
September 2017
August 2017
- 10: The Perfect Writing Software And Apps For Your Writing Style (2)
- 06: How To Copyright Your Book And Protect Your Asset (0)
December 2016
- 19: ASP 80: Jyotsna Ramachandran on Outsourcing Parts of Self-Publishing Business (3)
- 15: ASP 79: 5 Lessons Learned from #1 Overall Paid Book on Amazon (2)
- 12: ASP 78: Debbie Drum on Automating Your Book Reviews (1)
- 08: ASP 77: Matthew Turner on How to Run a Free Paperback Campaign (0)
- 05: ASP 76: How to Use Facebook Groups to Build Raving Fans and Readers (0)
- 02: Best of Self-Publishing in November, 2016 (0)
- 01: ASP 75: A Beginner’s Guide to Co-Authoring a Book (0)
- 01: 17 Steps to Earn Your First $1,000 with Self-Publishing (25)
November 2016
- 28: ASP 74: Does Size Matter? How to Find the Right Length for Your Book (0)
- 21: ASP 73: How to Create Profitable BookBub Ads (2)
- 14: ASP 71: Should You Be a Controversial Author? (2)
- 10: ASP 70: Jesse Lakes on Creating Dynamic Book Links with Geniuslink (0)
- 07: ASP 69: How to Get Quality Reviews (0)
- 03: ASP 68: Ben Krueger on Why Authors Need to Podcast (1)
October 2016
- 31: ASP 67: An Analysis of Amazon Prime Reading for Authors (0)
- 30: ASP 83: Pen Names: Should You Use One? (0)
- 28: ASP 82: Patrick King on Turning Your Books into a Course (0)
- 24: ASP 65: How to Use a Podcast Tour to Promote Your Book (0)
- 22: ASP 81: What Are Your Self-Publishing Goals for 2017? (5)
- 17: ASP 63: How to Create a Book Funnel for EACH Title (0)
- 13: ASP 62: A Strategy to Convert Readers into Email Subscribers (0)
- 10: ASP 61: Anatomy of a Book Series Launch – Emotional Abuse Breakthrough (0)
- 06: ASP 60: Canva and Designing Eye-Catching Marketing Images (0)
- 03: ASP 59: Honoree Corder on Why You Must Write a Book (1)
September 2016
- 11: ASP 84: Stephen Guise on Mini Habits and Writing Classic Books (0)
- 08: ASP 57: Joanna Penn on The Author Mindset and Ad Stacking (0)
August 2016
- 10: ASP 56: Matt Paulson on BookBub Ads and Building Multiple Streams of Income (0)
- 03: ASP 55: Bryan Cohen on Writing a Sizzling Synopsis and Networking with Top Authors (1)
July 2016
- 27: ASP 54: Steve Answers YOUR Self-Publishing Questions [Part 2] (0)
- 20: ASP 53: Hal Elrod on Turning Your Book into a Massive Community (0)
- 14: ASP 52: Mastering Masterminding for Your Author Business (1)
- 11: The Oxford Comma: Is It Pretentious Or Practical? (0)
- 06: ASP 51: Steve Answers YOUR Self-Publishing Questions [Part 1] (1)
June 2016
- 29: ASP 50: Dave Chesson on Amazon’s Algorithm and KDP Rocket (0)
- 23: How To Turn Your Blog Content Into A Self-Published Book (2)
- 13: ASP 048: Patrick King on Copywriting and Book Title Strategies for Authors (0)
- 06: ASP 47: Michal Stawicki on 1 Million Views on Quora and The Slight Edge (0)
May 2016
- 25: 13 Proven Tools for Discovering Bestselling Book Ideas (11)
- 23: ASP 46: Honoree Corder on Coaching for Authors and How to Prosper as a Writer (0)
- 20: 30 Surefire Ways To Bust Through Writer’s Block (0)
- 18: 40 Self-Publishing Resources, Tools, and Assets To Accelerate Success (4)
- 04: 71 Insanely Useful Book Marketing Ideas For Self-Publishers (2)
April 2016
- 28: ASP 44: How to Increase Engagement with Readers (0)
- 21: ASP 43: How to Create Kick Ass Landing Pages (0)
- 19: How To Self-Publish A Book Without Overwhelm, Confusion, And Self-Doubt (1)
- 14: ASP 42: How to Build Incredible Book Buzz Using Facebook Live (0)
- 11: ASP 41: Top 10 Self-Publishing Lessons We’ve Learned Along the Way (0)
- 10: 10 Simple Steps To Writing A Book (We’ve Sold One Million Copies Using These Steps) (3)
- 07: ASP 40: The 5-Minute Book Marketing Review (1)
- 06: How To Become A Better Writer (0)
- 04: 10 Predictions for the Future of Self-Publishing (2)
- 04: ASP 39: Our Top 10 Self-Publishing Screw-Ups, and How to Avoid Them (0)
March 2016
- 31: ASP 38: David Nihill on Testing Book Ideas with Udemy and Going Traditional with His Self-Publishing (0)
- 30: 6 Eye-Opening Reasons Authors Need A Blog (0)
- 24: ASP 36: Turn Your Book Into A Course: How to Expand Your Author Income Streams (0)
- 21: ASP 35: A Turnkey Self-Publishing Solution with Reedsy (0)
- 19: How To Write A Book For Kindle About Your Expertise Or Passion (0)
- 17: ASP 34: Expert Editing Advice from Team Writership (2)
- 14: ASP 33: Affiliate Marketing for Authors (an Overview) (0)
- 13: 10 Ways Bloggers Leave Money On The Table When They Don’t Self-Publish (2)
- 10: ASP 32: How to Get Published on Kindle Scout with Rachelle Christensen (1)
- 03: ASP 30: Draft Hacks: No-Nonsense Tips for Your 2nd and 3rd Drafts (1)
February 2016
- 29: ASP 29: How to Be a Successful Book Hooker (0)
- 05: ASP 22: WordPress 101 for Authors (and Plugins We Love) (0)
- 02: ASP 021: How Authority Hacker Generates $2,500 Monthly with ONE Blog Post (0)
January 2016
- 21: ASP 18: Project Management for Authors (0)
- 14: ASP 16: Building Relationships with Authors and Niche Experts (0)
- 11: ASP 15: How to Revive Sales on a “Dead” Book (1)
December 2015
- 30: ASP 13: Paid Ads for Books (How to Test Them in 2016) (1)
- 29: ASP 12: Two Types of Self Publishing Business Models (0)
- 15: Self Publishing Roundup December 15th, 2015
- 03: ASP 09: The 80/20 of Self-Publishing (0)
November 2015
- 26: How to Launch a #1 Best-Selling Book — The 5-Day Plan That Works (5)
- 24: ASP 08: How to Overcome Fears, Doubts, and Burnout
- 12: Becoming A Better Writer Requires Constantly Improving Your Writing Skills
- 11: ASP 04: How to Land a BookBub Deal
- 09: ASP 02: Writing Habit: How to Write on a Daily Basis (0)
- 02: ASP 01: How to Generate Revenue Just By Writing Books (1)