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Why DIY Editing Isn’t Enough: The Value of Professional Services

Why DIY Editing Isn’t Enough: The Value of Professional Services

Every author dreams of presenting their work to the world in the best possible light. However, many authors underestimate the importance of professional book editing and formatting services in achieving this goal. While DIY editing may seem like a cost-effective...

Tips for First-Time Authors Exploring Self-Publishing Services

Tips for First-Time Authors Exploring Self-Publishing Services

Becoming a published author demands more than talent—it requires strategic decisions and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving literary landscape. As a distinguished publisher committed to nurturing literary talent, we recognize the significance of equipping...

Keywords

Keywords

Optimizing web pages for search engines using keywords has been a crucial technique in digital marketing for a while, especially for achieving a top ranking on search engines like Google. This strategy is also important for increasing visibility and sales of your book...

Timing Your Book Release: Hunt for the Perfect Date

Timing Your Book Release: Hunt for the Perfect Date

Selecting the right moment to release a book can greatly amplify its initial impact and play a crucial role in its overall success. This widely accepted knowledge holds true for both publishers and booksellers in the commercial field. Let's explore the advantages and...

Winterwolf Press Authors Shine on ‘Inspire Change’ Podcast

Winterwolf Press Authors Shine on ‘Inspire Change’ Podcast

Celebrating Our Authors' Journey on Inspire ChangeWe at Winterwolf Press are thrilled to share an exciting piece of news with our readers and followers! Four of our distinguished authors – Jerry Hurtubise, Russ Thompson, Christine Contini, and Jeffrey Naylor – were...

Looking for New Interns

Unleash Your Publishing Potential: Join the Winterwolf Press Internship Program!Are you ready to step into the dynamic world of publishing? Winterwolf Press is thrilled to announce a golden opportunity for budding talents to join our vibrant team of creatives. Dive...

Three Ways to Use an Author’s Note

Three Ways to Use an Author’s Note

You’re rushing. Between the cover art, the negotiations still taking place between your agent and an interested publisher, and the retreating back of the city bus that's supposed to be speeding you away to your day job, it’s been a long morning. And it’s only about to...

Reddit Community Resources for Writers

Reddit Community Resources for Writers

Writing is a skill that requires cultivation and continued nurturing. As such, it’s essential that writers learn from and collaborate with other writers. Online writing communities are a great way to find inspiration and improve your craft. Reddit, the self-proclaimed...

Copyediting vs. Content Editing: Which One is Right For You?

Copyediting vs. Content Editing: Which One is Right For You?

You spend weeks looking for the perfect editor for your book. You find someone willing to proofread the manuscript for a nominal fee, and you’re thrilled. However, when you finally see that manuscript again, the results weren’t quite what you were expecting. The...

Types of Narrators: Building a Character’s Voice

Types of Narrators: Building a Character’s Voice

You could have the most artfully crafted characters and it wouldn't matter if your narrative voice isn't on point. This tremendously undervalued literary tool is more than just the faceless storyteller; it is your reader's gateway to your world and the minds and...

The Dos and Don’ts of Cover Design

The Dos and Don’ts of Cover Design

So you've written a book. That is a huge accomplishment. You must feel ready to kick back on a sandy beach somewhere with a Mai Tai in one hand and the latest season of Game of Thrones on your tablet. But wait, don't book those tickets to Tahiti just yet, because your...

Writing Tips for First Time Authors: Common Mistakes

Writing Tips for First Time Authors: Common Mistakes

Anyone can write a novel. This is technically true. You don’t need a degree in English Literature or five years of experience blogging on your favorite fiction site to open a word document and start typing. However, fiction requires practice and skill. Don’t assume...

Beta-Readers: What They Are and Why You Need One

Beta-Readers: What They Are and Why You Need One

When you write something you’re truly passionate about, it can be difficult to go back through and look at it critically. Even those who are skilled at putting aside their emotions as they peruse their own work may miss plot holes or character inconsistencies. After...

Mary Sues and You: Avoiding Authorial Insertion

Mary Sues and You: Avoiding Authorial Insertion

What Exactly is a Mary Sue? You’ve all read the story.  The protagonist is a fantastic person.  Their devil-may-care attitude and unwillingness to abide by the rules make them completely incompatible with real life, and yet everyone loves them anyway. A casual perusal...

Winterwolf Press Signs Author Jerry Hurtubise

Winterwolf Press Signs Author Jerry Hurtubise

Las Vegas, NV – Winterwolf Press is thrilled to announce the signing of its newest author, Jerry Hurtubise, for his upcoming book, "Parkinsonian Democracy: A Legal Fiction Advocating Diet & Exercise for Parkinson's." A seasoned San Francisco trial attorney, Jerry...

Picking a Driver: Character vs. Plot

Picking a Driver: Character vs. Plot

Between grabbing a pen to start your story and accepting another to sign your publishing contract, there’s a deep, dark pit of work that requires a writer to be both the digger who creates it and the landscaper who must fill it in and smooth it out, making it appear...

Narration & Point of View

Narration & Point of View

The Great Depression. A mysterious recluse. A drawn-out trial. A murder. These are just some of the plot points associated with one very respected literary classic, and absolutely none of them would lead a reader to believe that children have any place near it. And...

Winterwolf Press Releases The Owls of Sedgemount by Russ Thompson

Winterwolf Press Releases The Owls of Sedgemount by Russ Thompson

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Las Vegas, NV – Winterwolf Press is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of its latest literary masterpiece, "The Owls of Sedgemount," penned by the talented Russ Thompson. The anticipated release date is October 14, 2022. This enchanting...

“Mountains of the Sea” in Variety!

“Mountains of the Sea” in Variety!

"Mountains of the Sea" in Variety! Gunter was a guest on the Kim Power Stinson Show on XM Sirius Radio discussing Making Good Men Great. Listen here

Winterwolf Press on Publishers Weekly

Winterwolf Press on Publishers Weekly

BookExpo 2019: Broadening the Conversation Exerpt: "Stephana I. Colbert, author of Ordinary Extraordinary African American Women: The Elders (Jewell Jordan Publishing, 2017), rounds out the panel, moderated by Miranda Spigener-Sapon, creator of the upcoming Amazon...

Winterwolf Press author Miranda Spigener-Sapon, Showrunner/Creator of Amazon Prime series Marisa Romanov to Moderate Panels at BookExpo/BookCon 2019 & Promote the Release of her Novel, Charles: A Marisa Romanov Story

Winterwolf Press author Miranda Spigener-Sapon, Showrunner/Creator of Amazon Prime series Marisa Romanov to Moderate Panels at BookExpo/BookCon 2019 & Promote the Release of her Novel, Charles: A Marisa Romanov Story

"Miranda Spigener-Sapon’s first prequel from Winterwolf Press, Charles: A Marisa Romanov Story is set to release in November 2019. The book explores the vast universe that holds mysterious and dangerous secrets about a multi-verse and parallel worlds. This forbidden...

Winterwolf Press Releases Howl of the Wild, A Nature Anthology

Winterwolf Press Releases Howl of the Wild, A Nature Anthology

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -We're thrilled to announce an inspiring addition to our literary collection at Winterwolf Press: "Howl of the Wild: A Nature Anthology." This exquisite anthology, born from a contest that saw numerous creative writers and poets submitting their...

Writing Hashtags for More Twitter Followers

Writing Hashtags for More Twitter Followers

You’re committed to promoting your new work on Twitter and to do that, you need followers. You’ve tried everything from scheduling tweets about adorable animals to tweeting quotes from whatever is on the New York Times Bestseller List that week. Still, your followers...

Blog Tours and How They Can Work For You

Blog Tours and How They Can Work For You

If you’re here to learn about blog tours, then you’ve likely already got a book cooling on the rack and ready for release soon. Congratulations! Many aspiring writers don’t make it this far. Take a moment to bask in your success before you go back to agonizing over...

Hiring a Ghostwriter from Planning to Product

Hiring a Ghostwriter from Planning to Product

Although it is an odd profession, ghostwriting has a storied history. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ghost-composed pieces for wealthy patrons who wanted composing credits of their own. Ghostwriters have had a hand in writing famous memoirs, novels, and cookbooks. Even the...

Betwixters Receives Rave Reviews!

Betwixters Receives Rave Reviews!

The reviews are coming in and we couldn't be more pleased! Check them out below:   Betwixters is a poetic and magical journey that leaves you mesmerized in the imagery. Laura C. Cantu's new Betwixters middle-grade series is a series to watch...Book One, Once Upon...

Deadlines:  How to Set a Goal, and Stay Motivated

Deadlines:  How to Set a Goal, and Stay Motivated

The life of a writer is a difficult one.  Finding motivation to sit and work on your own projects is one thing.  Finding the time to do so is another.  One thing that helps is proper time management.  In other words, setting a deadline for yourself on when things will...

Picking a Platform: Graphic Novels

Picking a Platform: Graphic Novels

Though DC's Superman was the first big comic book character to grab the mainstream's attention, Marvel Comic's Stan Lee is undoubtedly everyone's favorite father of comic book superheroes. But here's the thing very few seem to have realized about the beloved Excelsior...

Call for Submissions: Give Us a Howl!

Call for Submissions: Give Us a Howl!

As we march into the new month and the rest of the world prepares for March Madness, here at Winterwolf Press we're hard at work announcing our first ever anthology! From March 1 through March 31, we're accepting submissions concerning anything and everything that...

Winterwolf Press Signs Fantasy Author, Aaron Yeager

Winterwolf Press Signs Fantasy Author, Aaron Yeager

LAS VEGAS, NV-Winterwolf Press (WP) signs fantasy author, Aaron Yeager.  The charming children's fantasy entitled The Forge and the Flame will transport readers to an enchanting world full magical creatures and powerful weapons. In the midst of this, a young boy...

Finding Your Niche (in a Genre)

Finding Your Niche (in a Genre)

As a child, the only distinction that you had to worry about between literature was The Dewey Decimal System's shift between Fiction and Non-Fiction. Now you're an adult -- an author -- and have more genres on your hands than you know what to do with (Lucid Fiction,...

Winterwolf Press Signs Fantasy Author, Aubrie Nixon

Winterwolf Press Signs Fantasy Author, Aubrie Nixon

LAS VEGAS, NV-Winterwolf Press (WP) signs thrilling fantasy author, Aubrie Nixon.  Her exciting dark fantasy series currently entitled, The Darkness Trilogy, is poised to be a spectacular addition to under our upcoming new imprint Shadow Wolf Press. Aubrie Nixon...

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