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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: A Breakdown for Writers (With Examples)
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
What Are Extended Metaphors? How to Use Them, Plus Examples
May 30, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Find out what an extended metaphor is (and how it differs from a regular metaphor). Includes examples from popular culture! Read more
How to Write a Book (with Tactics from Bestsellers)
May 22, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? From the first outline to final edits, this guide will take you through how to write a book in 11 steps. Read more
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