Everything You Need to Know about Writing Beach Reads
Beach reads are a sub-genre of fiction, and include books you might read at the beach, the lake, at a resort, or another summer vacation destination. These books are often set at the beach and are typically published in late spring to early summer. This
Need 5 Ideas to Promote Your Book? We’ve Got You!
Writing and producing a book is a small part of the publishing process. Promoting and marketing the finished product is also key in ensuring you see success with your self-published book. While self-publishing has made it easier to get your work out to the world,
Have Your Fiction Book Ready for Summer Release
Summer releases of fiction books see higher sales because it’s when many readers have more free time. The summer season naturally leans more toward relaxation and leisure activities. How do you make sure your fiction book is ready to be released a year from now?
How to Create and Maintain a Creative Life
Living creatively isn’t just for artists, writers, or musicians. We can all enhance our professional and personal lives by adding in more playful, creative moments throughout our days. The fun part is that a "creative life" means something a bit different to everyone. Here are
Mill City Press Editorial Critique: Giving Your Manuscript an In-Depth Review
Mill City Press is excited to offer our authors multiple ways to review manuscripts published with us. While we provide a Manuscript Review—a short yet detailed work of feedback that offers authors a handful of strengths and suggested areas of improvement—there is a way to
A Manuscript Review: Your First Step to Becoming a Published Author
At Mill City Press, we know your book deserves the best editorial experience to bring it to life. This is why our editors offer a Manuscript Review for all authors publishing with us. Through a Manuscript Review, an editor will become thoroughly acquainted with a
What is a Trope, and Should I Use It in My Writing?
You’ve probably heard the term “trope” thrown around in discussions about storytelling and writing techniques. But what exactly is a trope, and how can you effectively use them in your writing? In this blog post, we'll explore the definition of a trope, examine how to
Lay and Lie: How to Correctly Use Each Word
The English language can be confusing—especially when it comes to words that are similar in spelling and meaning. One such pair of words is lay and lie. These two words are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings and uses. In this blog
Using a Writing Planner to Stay on Top of Your Goals
Writing, especially a long-form project like a novel or a memoir, takes a bit of planning and a lot of follow through. With so many moving parts to keep track of, it can be easy to get distracted by the weeds and lose sight of
All Right vs. Alright: Which is Right?
You've probably come across the words "all right" and "alright" many times throughout your life. But did you know that there's actually a debate over which one is correct to use? Let's take a closer look at the difference between these two spellings and when
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