Marketing Your Self-Published Book on Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool for self-published authors to market their books. With millions of potential readers at your fingertips, you’re going to want to utilize social media platforms to promote your work. So, take the time to build momentum and significantly enhance your
How to Create a Bookstagram Account
Welcome to the world of Bookstagram! If you're a book lover and want to share your passion for reading with a community of like-minded individuals, you’re going to want to create a Bookstagram account on Instagram. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow bibliophiles,
The Differences Between Literary Fiction and Contemporary Fiction
If you're a writer or a reader, you may have seen “contemporary fiction” and “literary fiction” used to describe various works of fiction. But what do these terms mean? In this post, we’ll explore the differences between the fiction genres, and how to decide which
How to Do Book Research Before Writing Fiction?
Research is crucial for a novel for many reasons. When you research, you ensure your story is accurate and believable. If you include details about a specific time, profession, or location, you’ll need to do research to ensure your descriptions are true and realistic. This
The Dos and Don’ts of Motivating Yourself to Write a Book
Motivation and discipline are important factors in writing a book. It’s not uncommon, however, for writers to experience difficulties in maintaining their motivation during the writing process. That said, there are several strategies writers can use to keep themselves motivated and on track. Setting goals,
3 Key Elements of Crime Fiction
TheYour Crime fiction is a popular mystery genre that has always captivated readers. The excitement of a fast-paced thriller or the intrigue of a classic whodunit keep readers coming back for more, and there are certain elements that make crime fiction so addictive. In this
Word Counts By Genre: How Long Should a Book Be?
If you're a writer, you know that word counts can be important. They determine whether your book fits into a specific genre, or whether it's too long or too short for a particular reading audience. In this post, we'll explore the importance of word counts
Ending Your Mystery: Who Did It?
As a mystery writer, it’s important to create a satisfying ending for your readers that ties up loose ends. You don’t want to deliver an underwhelming ending when readers are counting on you to finish the mystery with a bang! In this post, we’ll cover
Pacing a Mystery Book: What Writers Need to Know
If you're a writer of mystery novels or are just interested in how these books are crafted, you probably know that pacing is one of the key elements of a thriller. The pace of a story makes a difference in creating a page-turning read. In
Mystery Outlines: A How To Guide
For most novels, writers can decide if they are a plotter (fully outline ahead of time) or a panster (wing it as they write without an outline). Mystery novels, however, get more complicated without an outline on hand. Even if you simply write notes to