Writing for Authors Why and How to Use a Pen Name Authors generally publish under their own name, but there are several instances where having a pen name is useful and even necessary. Let’s dive into those reasons, as well as how to use a pen name.
Promotion & Marketing,Publishing Tips,Writing for Authors 17 Self-publishing Steps: How to Self Publish a Book Self-publishing can be intensive and overwhelming, but also rewarding. Here are some straightforward, self-publishing steps to help you through this process!
Author Pages,Promotion & Marketing Using Follow and New Release Notifications to Sell More Books What are FOLLOW and NEW RELEASE notifications? These are free services Book Cave provides for all authors. Come check it out!
Writing for Authors 5 Ways to Find Time to Write In this digital age, setting aside time to write is becoming more and more difficult. How can writers find time to write, especially if writing isn’t their only job? Here are five tips that might help.
Writing for Authors 12 Writer’s Block Memes to Cheer You on Have writer’s block? Or maybe you’re just looking for some fun memes you can relate to? Well, here are 12 writer’s block memes to cheer you up and on to writing!
Technical Tips,Writing for Authors Are We Teaching Creative Writing Wrong? Guest author Salandra Wolfe is convinced that far too often teachers and writing mentors are teaching in ways that are not only possibly wrong but that actively discourage budding authors. See her tips for inspiring the next generation of writers.
Cover Design Where to Find Stock Images for Your Book Covers A cover can make or break an otherwise great book, and it’s the first thing prospective buyers see when deciding whether or not to buy. But where do you find great images? Here are a few of our favorites stock image sites for your book covers.
Writing for Authors 3 Tips for a Productive Solo Writer’s Retreat A writer’s retreat can be whatever you want it to be. Here are three tips that can help you plan an unforgettable, productive, writer’s retreat.
Technical Tips,Writing for Authors Writers Vs Authors: What’s the Difference and Which Are You? Are you a writer or an author? What’s the difference? Read this to see which one you are.
Promotion & Marketing What Is Amazon Author Central and How to Set It up Amazon Author Central is a free author platform every author should be on. Read this to get started!
Writing for Authors Developing a Thick Skin and Using Criticism (and Bad Reviews) to Your Advantage Still cringing over that one-star review? Because authors put their work out there for anyone to see, they receive a lot of criticism. Use these tips and tricks to develop a thick skin and, instead of getting offended, use the criticism to your advantage.
Promotion & Marketing How to Promote Your Books on TikTok If you’re writing middle grade or young adult books, and you like to create videos, TikTok with its young user base may be the social media platform for you. Here are 5 steps to promote your books on TikTok.
Promotion & Marketing What Social Media Platforms Should Authors Promote On? There are so many social media platforms out there, it can be overwhelming to choose which to use to build your author platform. Here is a quick overview of 6 popular social media platforms and our recommendations.
Writing for Authors 9 Writing Distractions and How to Avoid Them Do you ever sit down at your computer, then promptly get distracted from writing? Next time you run into these distractions, try one of our tips!
Promotion & Marketing 3 Unusual Tactics to Build Your Author Platform in 2021 An author platform is a crucial part of any author’s marketing plan, particularly if you’re self-publishing a book. We’re here to look at some more unusual and fun ways to make the most of your platform as an author.
Author Website,Promotion & Marketing How Your Author Website Can Convert Readers into Fans Your author website can be a great way to find—and keep!—readers. Here are some things you can change on your website to convert readers into fans.
Promotion & Marketing 7 Easy Ways Your Friends Can Help You Sell More Books Your friends can support you as an author in a few easy ways, but they may not know exactly how. Here are 7 easy ways your friends can help you sell more books.
Writing for Authors How Being Kind Can Make You a Better Writer It may seem a bit far-fetched, but being kind can actually affect you, your health, your habits, and your writing itself. Here several ways being kind can make you a better writer.
Publishing Tips,Technical Tips ISBN FAQs and Tips: Are They Worth It? Do you need an ISBN? Are they even worth it? And where can you get one? Check out these ISBN FAQs for answers!
