Public Domain Power: How to Spot and Use It Safely
The public domain can feel like a treasure chest for authors. From Shakespeare to Sherlock Holmes, works in the public...
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Beyond the Hashtag: Real Connections in a Digital Age
Hashtags are like glitter—flashy, fun, and hard to miss. But glitter fades fast, and so do hashtags. If you want...
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Email Lists vs. Algorithms: Building a Reader Base That Lasts
Here’s the thing every author asks at some point: Should I rely on social media algorithms to grow my audience,...
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Do Authors Need Social Media in 2025
Here’s the big question that keeps floating through writing circles: Do authors still need social media in 2025? For more...
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Online Presence in 2025: Choosing Author Platforms that Work
Let’s be honest: the internet can feel like a never-ending game of hopscotch. One year it’s Facebook, the next it’s...
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Boost Your Book Launch with a Blog Tour in 2025
Author book blog tours in 2025 are the modern-day answer to in-person book signings—only without the travel, scheduling headaches, or...
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Citing Sources Made Easy For Every Writer
Citing sources can feel intimidating at first, with style guides, rules, and endless formatting details. But here’s the good news:...
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Writing Ethically: A Simple Guide to Citing Sources Correctly
Citing sources might feel like one of those “small details” you can save for later—but it’s actually one of the...
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Editor Red Flags Every Author Should Spot
Hiring the wrong editor can be one of the most expensive mistakes an author makes. The signs are often there...
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The Ultimate Editing Checklist for Authors
Congratulations! You've decided to invest in professional editing for your manuscript—a significant step toward publishing a polished book. But the...
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Effective Self-Editing Strategies for Your Manuscript
When you’re hiring a professional editor (which we highly recommend), applying some self-editing strategies is a crucial part of the...
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What If You Disagree With Your Editor?
You finally did it! You handed off your manuscript, took a deep breath, and waited for the editing magic. But...
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What to Expect When Working with a Book Editor
So you've decided to hire an editor for your manuscript and are ready to begin working with a book editor....
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How to Find a Book Editor You Can Trust
So, you’ve figured out what kind of editing your book needs. You’re feeling brave. Hopeful. Ready to let another human...
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How Much Does Book Editing Cost—And Is It Worth It?
Let’s be real: the book editing cost can feel expensive. Like, “I could buy a new laptop” expensive. So when...
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Which Book Editing Services Do You Really Need?
If you’ve got a finished draft or maybe a second draft, or even a heavily marked-up fourth draft that still...
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The 4 Types of Book Editors (And What They Actually Fix)
If you’ve ever Googled “book editor,” you’ve probably fallen into a rabbit hole of confusing terms: developmental, copy, line, proof…...
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What Editors Do (and Don’t): Understanding the Role of Book Editors
Before you send your manuscript into the world (or even to your mom), there’s someone you need to meet: your...
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12 August Reads That’ll Make You Skip Plans
If you're hunting for the perfect page-turner to close out summer, this roundup is your ticket. This month’s August book...
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Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers: Why Authors Need Both
So, your manuscript is done—or at least you think it is. Before it heads into professional editing or submission, there’s...
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