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Back Cover Copy Formula

July 12, 2022

Back Cover Copy Formula

July 12, 2022

Let’s be honest. Writing a book description isn’t fun. It’s grueling, mind-numbing work that I detest with every inch of my being. Mastering the art of back cover copywriting is…

Traditional vs. Self-Publishing—Which One is Best for You?

July 7, 2022

Traditional vs. Self-Publishing—Which One is Best for You?

July 7, 2022

By Colleen M. Story Have you wondered whether traditional or self-publishing is best for you? My latest novel, The Beached Ones, releases this summer with CamCat Books. This marks my…

The Ins and Outs of Blurb Requests

May 24, 2022

The Ins and Outs of Blurb Requests

May 24, 2022

By Liz Alterman After tons of hard work, your book is almost ready to be published. But before the celebration begins, you have one more hurdle to overcome…securing author blurbs.…

10-Year Celebration: Win the Ultimate Writer’s Toolkit

May 9, 2022

10-Year Celebration: Win the Ultimate Writer’s Toolkit

May 9, 2022

It’s a big anniversary for us, folks! Ten years ago today we hit the publish button on The Emotion Thesaurus. 10 Years. Can you believe it? We wrote this book…

The Sites I Recommend the Most to Writers

March 22, 2022

The Sites I Recommend the Most to Writers

March 22, 2022

By Angela Ackerman So, three things about me: I like to help (really, I’m a bit psycho about it – be warned)I like to build unique storytelling tools I like…

Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)

November 2, 2021

Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)

November 2, 2021

Every December we put together a gift-giving list for writers for those of you wanting to pick up a little something for critique partners & book buds, or to source…

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How can you tell if your book marketing niche is the right one? There are three signs to look for. But first, let’s review what we’re talking about. What is…

The Conflict Thesaurus Writing Guide Is Coming

August 12, 2021

The Conflict Thesaurus Writing Guide Is Coming

August 12, 2021

Each year we look forward to this post, the one where we get to spill the beans and introduce to you the next book in our thesaurus series. This one…

Genre Switching: Launching a Successful Career in a New Genre

July 29, 2021

Genre Switching: Launching a Successful Career in a New Genre

July 29, 2021

Admit it, you’ve thought about cheating. After all, there’s so many to choose from, why tie yourself down to one genre? (Hey, what did you THINK I was talking about?)…

Procrastination vs. Real Writing Crisis: How to Tell the Difference

July 1, 2021

Procrastination vs. Real Writing Crisis: How to Tell the Difference

July 1, 2021

You’re not writing. It’s been a few weeks now, and your regular writing routine has gone out the window. Are you struggling with a legitimate writing crisis, or are you…