How to Build an Author Platform Before Your Book Is Published
Most writers assume that the work of reaching readers begins on publication day. They imagine that once the book is…
Top Reasons Publishers Reject Manuscripts (And How to Avoid Them)
Every author who has submitted a manuscript knows the particular dread of waiting for a response, and the particular sting…
How to Write Dialogue That Sounds Natural
Dialogue is one of the most immediately revealing elements of fiction writing. A reader who encounters stiff, unnatural dialogue loses…
What Is a Literary Agent and Do You Need One in India?
If you have been researching how to get your book published, you have almost certainly come across the concept of…
Is Writing a Book Worth It? What Every Aspiring Author Should Know
Almost everyone who has ever considered writing a book has at some point asked themselves the same question, quietly, often…
How to Format a Manuscript Before Submitting to a Publisher
Your manuscript may be beautifully written, structurally sound, and ready for the world. But if it arrives in an editor's…
Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing: Which Is Right for You?
The question of whether to pursue traditional publishing or self-publishing is one of the most consequential decisions an author will…
How to Get Book Reviews as a First-Time Author
A book without reviews is a book that most potential readers will never discover. In the contemporary publishing landscape, reviews…
How to Write a Strong Plot Without Losing Your Story’s Soul
Plot and soul are sometimes presented as opposing forces in fiction, as if the writer must choose between a tightly…
What Is Developmental Editing and Why Every Author Needs It
Among all the stages of the publishing process, developmental editing is the one that most authors know the least about…