Whether you write professionally or just occasionally or just for fun, there are times when we all hit the wall—writers block. Here are some simple things you can do to get your creative juices going again.
What is “good” usage? For that matter, what is “good” English? What newly-coined words are okay to use, and who’s to judge? Following are some thoughts on your choice of what words to use in your writing.
Clutter is the writer’s enemy. Clutter is using too many words, too many long or fancy words, or too many long phrases or sentences. The goal for the writer’s message to be short, sweet and to the point.
Ending a book can sometimes be challenging, maybe especially for fiction. If you’re having a problem with your book ending, you might find the following information to be useful.
If writing is not what you do for a living, or it’s not your major focus, you probably have to fit writing time in among your main job, your family, your personal time, and your life in general. So, here are some ideas for how can you develop an effective writing habit.
The simple answers are YES if you want to have your physical book in libraries, and NO, it’s not legally required for a self-published book. However, it is a mark of professionalism, and it does provide meta data and other advantages.
While the main goal of a book is to share content, the structure of the pages can greatly facilitate that function. There are several basic elements that go into page structure that can make that sharing more effective.
If you intend to print your book, deciding on book size can be challenging. If you’re going with a traditional publisher, the decision may be made foryou. However, if you’re self-publishing, you have some things to think about.