Book Design
You’ve worked long and hard writing your book. If you’re self-publishing, the next step is Book Design, which can be somewhat challenging if you’ve never done it before. Following are some ideas to get you started. Share This:
Watch Those Suffixes
When it comes to writing, the number one aim of an author is communication. That often translates into “simpler is better”. One way to undermine effective writing is to take perfectly good clear words and make them into gobbledygook by adding unnecessary suffixes, seemingly making them sound more erudite. Share This:
Are You a Writer or an Editor?
Readers usually want high quality writing, which means that it’s both well-written and well-edited. But how do you accomplish both, so that your story comes through loud and clear? Share This:
Empty Adverbs
Many adverbs are unnecessary. They tend to clutter your sentences and can annoy your readers. So how to spot them and deal with them? Share This:
Does Your Book Have a Clearly Defined Destination and Focus?
Destination and focus are two measurements that you should pay attention to in your writing. Share This:
First Things First: Your Book’s Title
What’s the first thing you see when you look at a book on a shelf or in a thumbnail online? The color? A graphic? Or, most often, the title. It’s the hook, the grabber that makes you want to pick up the book or look inside or read more. Share This:
Is your book a “good book” – or just a piece of writing?
How does an editor, a publisher, or a reader decide that a book is worth reading? The answer determines what gets into print and what sells. Share This:
How to Target an Audience
Whether you’re about to write a book, or you’ve just finished one, do you know who your potential buyer or reader is? While it’s fun, exciting, and yes, sometimes just plain drudgery to write, it might be all for naught if no one buys your work. Share This:
Not Everyone Is a Writer
So, you want to be a writer, eh? The ability to write blogs and self-publish means that anyone can be a published author. The problem, though, is that while anyone and everyone can write, not everyone is a Writer. Share This:
Commonly Misused Words—Part 2
Your spell-checker may not identify these words as wrong, because they’re not misspelled. However, because these terms look alike and sound alike, they’re often confused with each other. How many of these do you get mixed up? Share This: