Tips & Tricks
How to read more books
Unless you grew up a bookworm, discovering the magic of reading, picking up a book doesn't always come naturally. Finding the time and energy to read can be challenging ...
Book-Making
Writing
List of important literary devices that every author should know
The world’s best writers use dozens of literary devices and techniques to add impact and intrigue to their work. You likely use a bunch of these devices already. Many ...
Writing
How to write a poem
What makes a poem?Nobody knows.They just agree:It isn’t prose.
A poem can be almost anything. It can be an amorphous, scattershot stream of consciousness or a carefully structured narrative with ...
Selling
Promoting & Marketing
Blurb bestselling authors on self-publishing success in 2023
Self-publishing has come a long way in the past few years. What was once seen as a last resort for authors and photographers has become the preferred method for ...
Self-Publishing
What is a book dummy and how to make one: the ultimate guide
Editor's note on language: In the book business, a "dummy" is a mock-up of a proposed publication. It is not in reference to any offensive term.
How do you plan ...
Self-Publishing
Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
Whether you’ve just written your first book or your hundredth, the first step towards publishing it is choosing how to go from manuscript to print. In today’s publishing landscape, ...
Inspiration
Ideas & Examples
344 Questions: Behind the Book with Stefan G. Bucher
Described as a therapy session in a book, graphic narrator and design illustrator Stefan G. Bucher knows a lot about the creative process of self-discovery. His latest bestseller, 344 ...
Ideas & Examples
Behind the Book with Kike Calvo: The Adventures of Pili
A lot has happened in the two years since our last chat with National Geographic photographer and children’s book author Kike Calvo. We caught up with Calvo to discuss ...
Ideas & Examples
Behind the Book with Ally Zlatar: the monsters are alive
Ally Zlatar is an artist and activist whose work explores the intersections of mental health, art, and inclusion. After struggling to find a traditional publisher willing to publish her ...