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How to Title a Book: What Do Good Book Titles Have In Common?

Jun 27, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft, Book Marketing

In this post, learn how to title a book that will help you sell more copies. We'll also look at elements shared by good book titles. Read more

The Three-Act Structure: The King of Story Structures

Jun 15, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

In this post, we dissect the three-act structure and each of its plot points — using examples from popular culture. Read more

What is Plot? An Author's Guide to Storytelling

Jun 15, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

What is plot? This guide includes a complete definition of plot, a plot diagram template, and tips from professional editors on how to plot a book. Read more

What Do Proofreading Marks Mean?

Jun 06, 2018 – Understanding Publishing

Find out the meaning of the most common proofreading marks used by editing professionals. Read more

How to Outline a Novel in 9 Easy Steps

Jun 05, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to create a story outline that will ensure that you finish your draft without running into the dreaded writer's block. Read more

How to Create the Ultimate Character Profile [+ Template]

May 31, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to create a character profile with the help of our downloadable character profile template. Read more

What is Chekhov’s Gun? Definitions, Tips and Examples

May 28, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Discover the meaning behind Chekhov's Gun — and learn why it's one of storytelling's most powerful rules. Read more

How Writing about Death Saved my Life

May 22, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Editor and author Christopher Noël talks about how writing about death helped him rebuild his life. Read more

What It Takes to Write a Book that Becomes a Movie

May 04, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

The book editor of 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' reveals her top 5 tips for writing a book that Hollywood will want to adapt into a film. Read more

How to Create a Copyright Page in 5 Minutes (with Template)

May 03, 2018 – Book Design

The copyright page doesn't need to stay mysterious. In this definitive guide, we break down the copyright page step by step — and give you two templates that make it easy for you to create your own. Read more

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