The 6 Elements of Creative Writing

Creative writing is an art form that breathes life into characters, settings, and stories, drawing readers into worlds both imagined and real. At its core, creative writing is about storytelling — whether through poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction. It’s a craft that involves not just a vivid imagination but also an understanding of the technical …

How a Ghostwriter Can Help You Share Your Story

A packed schedule. Dyslexia. Stage fright. The feeling that you never really had a way with words.  All sorts of circumstances have the potential to get in your way when you have a meaningful, fascinating, or harrowing story that’s screaming to get told. Too many would-be memoir writers lay their pens down before they ever …

3 Things to Know Before You Advertise Your Books on Amazon

Self-publishing your book means you’re in charge of the marketing process. You don’t have a publishing house or agent working on your marketing plan, so it’s up to you to promote and sell your work. Amazon presents self-published authors with the best platform for reaching their target audience. Amazon ads for authors allows you to …

The Proof is in the Proofreading

Proofreading is one of the most essential jobs within the publishing industry, and it’s a career that draws thousands of freelancers each year – as well as hundreds of thousands of writers, who all need to hire from the worldwide pool of professional proofreaders. Almost all articles and blog posts have been through at least …

What if becoming a book editor is the right idea for you?

Do you love reading? Do you always have your nose in a book? Is the library your favorite place on the planet? Do the shelves in your home rival the shelves at your local bookstore? Are you a linguist and have a healthy understanding of all components of the written word? If you answered “yes” …

Explaining the Three Act Structure for Writing Fiction

If you’re a fiction writer who finds yourself stuck trying to figure out the plot of your next story or book, a three act structure offers a way to plan your story ahead – with a beginning, middle and end as one of the most popular quotes about writing dictates. The three act structure is …