ARC vs Beta Reader – What’s the Difference?
If you’ve spent any time in the book reading and writing community, particularly online, you have probably come across the terms “beta reader” and “ARC reader” and might be wondering, what even are…
Self Publishing
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What is a Synopsis and How Do I Write One?
At its most fundamental level, a synopsis answers the question: What is this book about? A synopsis should cover – in abbreviated form – all the major points of your book in sequential…
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Writing a Blurb
Writing a blurb is not easy: Anyone who thinks writing a blurb is easy, has probably never written a good blurb. The blurb I speak of here is the kind that’s found on…
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What is a Blurb? And How to Write One
For the purposes of this blog, a blurb (sometimes referred to as a short summary) is the brief description of a book’s contents found on the book’s back cover, written with the intent…
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Fine Tuning Your Manuscript – Part 1
You’ve Written “The End” – But Is Your Book Ready? Okay, so you’ve finally reached the magic words “The End”. But is it really? Are you done? Have you really finished your book?…
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How to Optimize Your Social Media Profile
Mainly this post is regarding Twitter, but much of it applies across all social media platforms. You may not realize how important your social media profile is to your audience’s expectations, but it…
