Author Blog

As an author, you’re on the computer a lot, and keyboard shortcuts can save you just a little bit of time here and there. Try adding these useful keyboard shortcuts for authors to those you already use regularly.

You probably know that HTTPS sites are more secure than HTTP sites, but do you need that extra security for your author website? Here is why we recommend using HTTPS.

If you’re aiming to be published by one of the Big 5 publishers, or you just want to learn more about them, read on for more information and some manuscript-submission tips.

Looking for that perfect, punchy adjective? Here is a list of our favorite strong adjectives.

Email templates, otherwise know as canned responses, allow you to save a response; you can pull up an existing template and only fill in key information, so you don’t have to retype common emails. These templates can make answering your email faster and easier!

Are you interested in making your own covers but not sure how to set up your file? Instead of using a cover template, you can try out our cover calculator.

As an author, you probably spend a lot of time on your computer, creating files that would be devastating to lose. Here is why you should back up your data, along with some ways to do so.

As an author, you probably spend a lot of time in Microsoft Word. Here are 11 useful Microsoft Word shortcuts that will make your writing life just a little bit easier!

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.

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.

If you are a self-published author, it may be a good idea to start a publishing company. Read on for reasons why becoming official may be a good idea and for tips on how to start a publishing company.

We’ve discovered a few sites and apps for writers that we think you’ll love too! These helpful tools for writers can make writing easier and can help organize your writing life.

So you’ve written an amazing book and now you want to publish your novel as an ebook. Here are some tips on how to publish an ebook.

If you’re looking to join a writing group, these tips will help you find the right one for you.

Excel and other simple, often free, computer programs can be valuable tools for crafting a story. Learn how to use these programs to keep track of additional information in your novel and create a story that exists beyond the page.

Having your book translated doesn’t have to be as difficult or as expensive as you might imagine. Here are some of the most important things you need to know to get started translating your book.

If you are a full-time author or even just beginning to make money on your writing, then you should be treating your writing as a business! Check out these tips to get you started.

The Pomodoro Method is a time management technique that can improve your productivity and concentration. Want to try out this great tool for writers? Read on!