Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Comp Titles

Do you really need comp titles and, if so, what should they be?

http://www.juliehedlund.com/do-you-really-need-comp-titles/

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Sense of Touch

Make your prose come alive by including your characters' sense of touch. 

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2020/04/breathe-life-into-your-prose-with-the-sense-of-touch/

Monday, May 18, 2020

Middle Grade or Young Adult?

This post explains the many differences between these two categories of books. 

https://writingmiddlegrade.com/middle-grade-ya-books/

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Book Trailers

Here are hints on how to make a book trailer and why you should do so. 

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2020/04/how-to-make-an-awesome-book-trailer-and-why/

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Author Bios

Whether you're in the querying stage or about to have your book published, you need to craft an inviting author bio.

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2020/04/4-elements-to-craft-your-author-bio/

Friday, May 15, 2020

Polishing Your Prose

Consider these suggestions when self-editing to make your prose sparkle. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/polishing-your-prose-tips-for-self-editing

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Blending Types of Nonfiction

Take a narrative nonfiction, add some expository literature, and come up with a new type of nonfiction. 

http://celebratescience.blogspot.com/2020/05/beyond-5-kinds-of-nonfiction-blended.html

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Book Titles

These are some points to consider when you're choosing a title for your book. 

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=1016917725611909564#allposts

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Multiple Points of View

How do you balance the amount of each character gets when your books has multiple points of view? 

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-balance-multiple-povs/

Monday, May 11, 2020

Virtual Launch Events

Here are some ideas to bring your launch party online. 

https://insights.bookbub.com/virtual-book-launch-events/