About Erika Bennett

The Mill City Press team has been working with self-published authors since 2006, which has taught them a lot about the self-publishing process. This is their chance to share their knowledge with you. (Did we mention they love books?)

Cozy Fiction Books for Fall: Our Top Picks to Curl Up With

Is there anything better than cozying up with a good book as the air becomes crisp? Whether you snuggle up in a cozy chair with a blanket or sip hot chocolate by a fire, a great story can transport you somewhere else entirely. Keep reading because I’ve rounded up ten cozy fiction books that are

By |2024-09-23T16:54:31+00:00September 11th, 2024|Categories: Reading|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Embracing Fall: Adjusting Your Writing Habits for the New Season

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to cool, we can anticipate the gradual transformation of our surrounding landscape. Before we know it, the leaves will change, and the air will become crisper to signal the arrival of fall. The changing of seasons also offers us the chance to refresh and revitalize our

Why a Pre-Order Campaign is Important for Self-Published Writers

A pre-order campaign for authors is one of the most important, yet often overlooked stages in the book launch process. While it might be tempting to rush to publish your book as soon as it's ready, setting up a well-planned pre-order period can significantly impact your book's success. This part of your book marketing strategy

Elevate Your Fiction: Character Development Exercises to Bring Your Story to Life

Well-developed characters are vital components of compelling fiction. Your protagonist, antagonist, and secondary characters are the heart of your story. They drive the plot and engage your readers on an emotional level. If you’re new to writing fiction, diving straight into a manuscript without fully fleshing out characters may lead to flat, one-dimensional personas. To

By |2024-08-20T17:13:21+00:00August 21st, 2024|Categories: Fiction|Tags: , |0 Comments

10 August Writing Prompts To Inspire Your Writing This Month

We’ve entered the last days of summer and to those of us in the South—it’s also the hottest part of the year. We tend to choose afternoons inside the air conditioning over venturing into the heat and humidity outside the comfort of our homes. And with more time inside, I tend to find myself in

By |2024-08-07T00:54:16+00:00August 7th, 2024|Categories: Writing Prompts|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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