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Amazon Royalties: What’s Your Share of the KDP Pie?

Jul 18, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

This guide to Amazon self-publishing royalties will help you answer the question, "How much money can I make with my self-published book?" Read more

Amazon Publishing: The Quiet Giant of the Publishing World

Jul 16, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

This post dives into the workings of Amazon Publishing, giving you a sneak peek of what it’s like to work with them from two indie authors signed by APub. Read more

Show, Don't Tell: Tips and Examples of The Golden Rule

Jul 11, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Show don’t tell is common advice among writers — but what does it really mean? This thorough guide answers that question with plenty of helpful examples. Read more

BookBub for Authors: How to Reach a Million+ New Readers

Jul 03, 2019 – Book Marketing

From BookBub Featured Deals to self-serve ads and new release notifications, our exhaustive guide will teach authors all they need to know about BookBub. Read more

How to Write a Short Story in 8 Simple Steps

Jul 01, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn the 8 steps for how to write a short story — starting with your basic understanding of the form and ending with how to edit it like a pro. Read more

Sensitivity Readers: Who Are They and Should Authors Use Them?

Jun 25, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Tips for finding and working with beta readers and sensitivity readers who provide invaluable reader-feedback before your manuscript hits the presses! Read more

What is a Beta Reader? How to Find and Work With an Author’s Best Friend

Jun 25, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Wondering what beta readers do? Find out how they work and where to find them in this straightforward guide. Read more

Types of Editing: An Inside Look at What Editors Do

Jun 18, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

What are the different types of editing? From development to fact-checking, here are the 5 major editing types every author needs to know Read more

What is an Anti-Villain? Definition, Tips, and Examples

Jun 13, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

What do the Marvel Cinemaic Universe and Game of Thrones have in common? Anti villains. Learn exactly what an anti villain is here — with lots of examples! Read more

29 Must-Know Examples of Repetition in Literature

May 31, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

We cover the basics of repetition, including a clear definition and over 29 repetition examples in literature. Don't forget to try out the repetition quiz! Read more

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