Introduction to Documentary Photography

Introduction to Documentary Photography

Award-winning photographer and author Dan Milnor talks about what it takes to become a documentary photographer and how to stay the course while doing it. I love documentary photography and ...

11 Photography Mistakes and How to Overcome Them

11 Photography Mistakes and How to Overcome Them

A few simple tips can go a long way toward improving your photography skills. Check out Dan Milnor’s advice for avoiding common pitfalls behind the lens. Those of us who ...

Amara’s Yoga Dreams: Behind the Book with Denise Lyn Wilson

Ideas & Examples

Amara’s Yoga Dreams: Behind the Book with Denise Lyn Wilson

If someone told you about a book that combined beginner yoga poses with a tale of the creation of the universe, would you picture a children’s book? Denise Lyn ...

How to Market Yourself

Promoting & Marketing

How to Market Yourself

Undivided attention is the currency of our time. We live in an “Attention Economy”.That’s why, perhaps more so than at any other point in history, knowing how to market ...

Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz

Ideas & Examples

Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz

For McKenna Ganz, exploring new places and celebrating culinary traditions go hand in hand. Her taste for adventure and love of food inspired her to create a fabulous cookbook ...

The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland

Ideas & Examples

The Out Mag: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Life in Ireland

We've always believed in the power of sharing stories to bring individuals and communities together. So when we came across The Out Mag we couldn't wait to find out ...

Writing

List of important literary devices that every author should know

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 ...

How to write a poem

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 ...

How to write a novella in 9 easy steps

How to write a novella in 9 easy steps

For centuries, novellas have sparked the imaginations of writers and readers worldwide. Too long to be a short story and too short to be a novel—the novella embodies the ...

How to Edit a Book Yourself

How to Edit a Book Yourself

Every publishing plan should allow time for editing and proofreading to ensure you’re putting the best version of your book in print. While it’s ideal to enlist a colleague, ...

How to Hire a Book Editor

How to Hire a Book Editor

When you’re preparing to self-publish your book, it can be tempting to think that a DIY edit will be just as effective as hiring an editor, yet that rarely ...

What Is Story Structure?

What Is Story Structure?

Whether you’re a writer or a photographer, story structure is an important part of book-making. To explain story structure, I like to start with the difference between a portfolio and ...

How to create a writing schedule

How to create a writing schedule

Writers working in every genre and at every experience level face the same question at some point in time: How do I start writing every day? Establishing and maintaining ...

What is Flash Fiction?

What is Flash Fiction?

When asked to name a favorite work of fiction, most people list a novel, or occasionally a short story. Flash fiction rarely makes the cut—maybe it feels too wild, ...

What Is Figurative Language?

What Is Figurative Language?

As a writer or speaker, sometimes you want to use the most simple, direct language to get your point across. Other times you want to get creative and find ...

How to Become a Better Writer

How to Become a Better Writer

From beginners sitting down to write their first story to experienced authors working on a third or fourth book, everyone has the potential to improve their writing skills. That’s ...

What Is a Novella?

What Is a Novella?

In the world of creative fiction, great stories come in all sizes and styles. You’ve probably read best-selling novels and breezed through some action-packed short stories. But did you ...

What Is a Paperback Book?

What Is a Paperback Book?

If you are like those of us here at Blurb, then your mind never wanders too far from the comforting thought of books. We all have our favorite authors, ...

What is a Short Story?

What is a Short Story?

Compared to novels, short stories often get overlooked as an art form, but these singular works of fiction deserve a closer look. Short stories give readers all the compelling ...

How to Write a Short Story in 10 Steps

How to Write a Short Story in 10 Steps

If writing a novel feels too daunting, start with writing a short story! Writing short fiction allows you to test out your story ideas and develop your own creative ...

How to Become a Children’s Author

How to Become a Children’s Author

The most beloved children’s books, the ones you remember long into adulthood, inspire a sense of joy, adventure, magic, and wonder. As an aspiring writer, you might read those ...

How to write a book: beginners guide

How to write a book: beginners guide

So you’ve decided to write a book. Now what? The blank page can be daunting for writers at any career stage or experience level, and especially so for beginners. ...

5 Tips for Writing a Memoir

5 Tips for Writing a Memoir

Have you always wanted to write a memoir, but felt intimidated by the process? Or maybe you've had a story in your head for years, but have never seemed ...

Autobiography vs. Biography vs. Memoir

Autobiography vs. Biography vs. Memoir

The three primary formats of a memory book, used to tell a life story, are a biography, an autobiography, and a memoir. Distinguishing between the three can feel a bit confusing ...

How to Write a Good Book Review

How to Write a Good Book Review

Have you ever thought about writing a book review, but weren't sure where to begin? You aren't alone. Sharing your feedback with other book lovers can feel intimidating. Plus, ...

How to come up with a good book title: 14 tips

How to come up with a good book title: 14 tips

While it may feel like a simple few words, the title of your book is what gives it the best chance of being read. It is the first thing ...

What is a Memoir?

What is a Memoir?

While there are many different styles and types of memoir, all examples of this genre will share two defining characteristics. Firstly, a memoir is autobiographical, meaning it is based on ...

9 Book-Writing Apps You Should be Using

9 Book-Writing Apps You Should be Using

So, you’ve got a great idea for a book. You sit down at your computer ready for the words to flow out of your imagination and onto the screen. ...

50 Book Ideas for Writing a Book You Can Start Today

50 Book Ideas for Writing a Book You Can Start Today

Maybe you haven’t brought your book ideas to life yet because you’re afraid it means hiding away, churning out page after page, writing a novel that may never be ...

How to Write a Book Proposal and Why You Need One to Publish

How to Write a Book Proposal and Why You Need One to Publish

All publishers are gamblers. Your job, as a writer or photographer who wants to be published, is to convince them that your project is a good bet. They are ...

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