Breaking into BookBub
There was a time when getting a BookBub Featured Deal was akin to hitting the lottery. Champagne was popped, authors started screaming in joy, and money was guaranteed to fall from the sky (or at least via ACH deposit).
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8 Ways to Improve a First Draft
First drafts are… as I like to warn every new author, messy. But hey – they’re supposed to be! That’s part of the creative process – the regurgitation of ideas into one big pile of words on a page.
Tiktok Best Practices
Have you jumped into TikTok yet? TikTok is the #1 fast-growing social media app in the world and authors have been busy joining, posting, and going viral. As a result, #BookTok is one of the biggest influencers of book sales that our industry has ever seen.
10 Common First Draft Issues
First drafts are loveably troublesome, and it’s easy to miss some of their weaknesses and problems. That’s where a great editor is worth their weight in gold. Editors are accustomed to dirty first drafts, and how to mold them into beautiful and intriguing works of art. In this post, editor Tex Thompson will share the 10 most common first draft problems that she sees.
Bad Words in Your Books
As writers, our words are the building blocks and material of our novels – so we have to choose them carefully! The word choices you make create the flavor and tone of your book, and as important as having impactful strong words are, it is just as important to avoid “bad words” in your novel.
9 Podcasts for Authors
Podcasts are a fantastic way to learn while on the go. We reviewed dozens of podcasts and wanted to spotlight 9 podcasts for authors that are highly recommended in our author community.
The #1 Common Dialogue Mistake of Authors
Strong dialogue can be crucial in creating compelling scenes, unveiling your characters, and progressing your novel’s plot. In a 2020 Inkers Con workshop, Mitali Perkins taught attendees how to spot and fix seven common mistakes authors make and demystified the process of delivering great dialogue.
5 Facebook Groups for Authors
While writing, researching, publishing and marketing a book… you’re going to have questions. Internet searches can often help you find some answers, but there are some fantastic resources that you should bookmark for common authorly woes. In this blog post, we will explore one specific area of the cyber universe: Facebook. Don’t groan! While Facebook can be a sea of distractions, Facebook groups are a treasure trove of networking and information opportunities. Here are 5 groups worth joining:
5 Tips For Attending An Authors Conference
Authors conferences can be a fantastic place to expand your knowledge, improve your writing, meet other authors, and discover new products and services. But they can be a wee bit intimidating, especially for a first-timer. If you’ve never attended an author conference before, here are my 5 tips for success:
Hooks, Jabs, And Knock-Out Punches
In 2019, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst gave an Inkers Con presentation called “Five Ways to Improve Your Story.” One of the concepts that she covered in this presentation was how to plant quick jabs in each chapter to keep the storytelling sharp, and compel readers to continue, tease the reader with a secret, or drop a fascinating revelation about a character.