It’s a Rule—Isn’t It?
So many rules. So many exceptions. Should authors pay more attention to content or to grammar? Read on.
Share This:So many rules. So many exceptions. Should authors pay more attention to content or to grammar? Read on.
Share This:How do you interject something into a sentence or dialogue that’s not actually part of the main thought? You can use commas or parentheses—or you can use em-dashes. Here’s how.
Share This:You’re sitting in front of your PC trying to write, and your brain will not engage. You’ve got a case of writer’s block. Now what? How do you get past this barrier? Following are some ideas.
Share This:A common problem writers face is whether to use a comma between two clauses. The solution depends on whether one the clauses is essential or non-essential. Following are some useful guidelines.
Share This:So, you think you have some advice to share, or you have an idea for a work of fiction, or you have an opinion on some topic. You’ve thought about getting an agent and/or going to a main-stream publisher. But that feels like a long, tough haul. You’ve thought about writing and publishing an electronic book (e-book), but you don’t know where to start. Okay, here are some guidelines you can use to write an e-book.
Share This:If your book title grabs a potential buyer, the next place he or she will likely look is the book description. If written effectively, this short blurb, on the back cover or inside flap of printed books, can be an effective sales tool.
Share This:While an introduction may or may not appear in a fiction book, it’s an essential tool in hooking a potential reader for a non-fiction work.
Share This:As part of a book’s cover design, your title is part of what grabs the attention of a potential reader. So, it needs to be strong, catchy, or contain a “hook”.
Share This:Like any other product, if you want to sell something, you need to have something that people want to buy. So, the obvious question is: how do you write a book that sells?
Share This:Given the choice, which way would you go—traditional publishing or self-publishing? Each approach has its upside and downside. So, let’s take a look at each option.
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