My first inclination is to stop her, to reach out and fold my hand around the girl’s fingers. She’s holding a soft 2B pencil instead of the regular HB grade and she’s sketching while she should be writing. I am offering a guest workshop on creative writing in the final year at my former secondary […]
Signing an international publishing rights deal can open new doors for independent authors, expanding their reach and revenue potential. However, without proper safeguards in place, authors risk signing away critical rights or accepting terms that are far less favorable than they should be. Publishers, acting in their own best interest, will often present contracts that […]
Marketing your books as an indie author is hard and most of us dread it. The idea of constantly promoting our work can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or make us feel like we’re the cliché of a sleazy salesperson. But marketing doesn’t have to be about hard sales and endless self-promotion! In fact, the best book […]
Your book cover is what makes a strong first impression on potential readers. Grabbing the attention of Generation Z presents some unique challenges. Although individual Gen Zers, aka Zoomers, have some similarities with one another, they are a diverse group with multiple interests and unique personalities. So what does this mean for authors, and how […]
I remember the first time I held my book in my hands—the culmination of years of lessons, prayers, and perseverance. But once the initial excitement settled, I faced the inevitable question every author encounters: Now what? The reality is, books don’t sell themselves. And in today’s fast-paced world, where attention spans are fleeting, we need […]
