Author Blog

Need to write an “about the author,” or change up the one you’re using? Here are 15 great about the author examples from authors who have promoted with us!

Yes, it's that time of year. Check out these New Year's resolutions that will help you grow as an author and sell more books.

Here are a few infographics on punctuation topics that writers often struggle with most.

Here are a few infographics on grammar topics that we've seen writers struggle with the most.

If you work from home, demands on your time can distract you from your work. Here are 4 tips for protecting your time as a self-employed writer.

Whether you’re a full-time or a part-time writer, finding time to write with all the distractions of life can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you start and maintain a writing habit.

Are you looking for good ideas for a gratitude list? Or just want a gratitude pick-me-up? Read on for a list of what we and some of the authors we spoke to are grateful for.

Writing is a journey and there are always ways to improve, which ultimately means more sales. Here are 6 tips for becoming a better writer.

As an author, you want to get your work out there, and there are a lot of people who may try to take advantage of you. Watch out for these different publishing scams before entering into an agreement with any company or individual.

Is your plot slowing down? Maybe you need a horse, dog, or cat to liven things up. Animals can play a large role in your next book. Here are a few ways you can use animals to enrich your fiction.

So you’ve written a children’s book and want to get it published. If you want to try your hand at self-publishing a children’s book, here are some steps to help you get there.

Whether you’re an experienced author or just starting out, here are 8 things you should know for your writing journey.

If you want to make a living as an author, you may wonder, how much do authors make?

Are you a self-published author looking for more information about what print-on-demand service you should use? You've come to the right place!

Are you experiencing writer's block? Here are 13 novel ideas that will inspire you to write!

Do you like to listen to music before or while you write? Here are 3 music apps that you may want to try if you like to listen to music before or during writing.

If you want to have fun with your friends and family but still flex those creative muscles, here are some fun writing games for authors.

A map can bring your science fiction or fantasy novel to life for your readers and help you stay on track when writing. Here are a few map-making software programs we think you'll like.

Like any other book, a book for children needs to be marketed well. That means most of the marketing has to be done by you. But with some careful planning it’s not as difficult as it might seem.