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Book Writing
The 4 Main Types of Writing Styles (& How to Choose the One You Need)
Quick answer: The 4 main types of writing styles are persuasive, narrative, descriptive and expository. Persuasive writing persuades the reader, ...
Book Writing
The 13 Major Author Traps (& How To Avoid Them)
There’s no getting around it. Writing a book is hard.
Author Branding
How to Format a Blog Post: 18 Best Tips to Keep Readers Engaged
Quick answer: Most people don’t read online content. They skim it. Readers need to be able to see what the post is about in a glance, so format every ...
Book Editing
What are Beta Readers? (& How Authors Can Find Them)
Beta readers can help you find the problems in your book and fix them before you publish.
Book Writing
Preface vs Foreword vs Introduction: What’s The Difference?
Quick answer: A foreword is written by someone other than the author and comes before all other content in the book. A preface is written by the ...
Book Marketing
How To Use Media Coverage For Your Book
If you just landed your first podcast interview, TV spot, or online review, congratulations!
Book Writing
How To Make Time For Writing: 12 Tips for Busy Authors
How often do you reach the end of your day without having written a single word of your book?
Book Marketing
How To Successfully Launch A Book In 2024 (With Checklist)
For the right readers, your book will be life-changing.
Book Publishing
How To Self-Publish A Hardcover On Amazon (Step-By-Step)
Before I tell you how to publish a hardcover on Amazon, I’ll be upfront:
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