Why You Need an Interior Designer for Your Self-Published Book
Learn about the crucial role an interior designer plays in the self-publishing process.
6 Reasons Why You Should Write Your Book in Microsoft Word
If you're paying for professional editing, why wouldn't you want your editor to use the most powerful tool? More options than ever are now available to help you get your book in shape to be published, but there is one way you can give yourself the best possible shot at creating a professional-looking manuscript. Before...
Tricks of the Editing Trade: Word, Track Changes, and the Master Document
Deliver your document to your editor in Word, use Track Changes, and maintain one master document to save time and money.
The Author Platform: What It Is & Why You Need One
Your author platform can be among the most important factors in determining whether or not your book gets published. But what exactly is it?
35 Quotes on Writing from Famous Authors to Inspire You
Writing is hard work, and no one knows this better than the people who do it faithfully, passionately, relentlessly, day after day. So how do they do it?
I'm Self-Publishing: Do I Really Need a Copyeditor and/or Proofreader? What the Heck Am I Paying for, Anyway?
These days, with so many options for writers to self-publish and when even established publishing houses are suffering cutbacks in editorial staff, it's more important than ever to make sure you have the editorial backup to bring your book up to professional standards.
The Personal Statement: for College Admissions and So Much More
Personal statements are now de rigueur not only for college and graduate school admissions but also for grants, scholarships, fellowships, and some jobs. There are even stories of house sales lost in bidding wars for want of an appealing letter to the sellers. As a college essay expert, I have helped high school seniors find...
Memoir Writing: Getting Started
Ever been tempted to tell your story? Today it's easier than ever to leave a legacy, publish a family history, or create a volume of the story of your life. Learn how in this article.