The Making of A Six Figure Author: How Authors Evolve With Their Income
The results of our 2022 author survey.
Writing
Writing a book takes creativity, discipline and endurance. We provide you with writing prompts, plotting outlines, self-editing tips, software tools and more to get it “write”.
Best Writing Software: Seven Writing Tools For Authors
From word processors to editing services, get self-publishing WRITE with our seven tools for authors.
500 Writing Prompts to Help Beat Writer’s Block
Authors of all levels use writing prompts to jump-start their process. We’ve compiled 500 to help you out!
Why & How to Use a Pen Name
Authors have used pen names for centuries, and it's likely you have a read a book by an author using a pseudonym. But what exactly is a pen name, and how and why do authors use them? What is a pen...
What Do Readers Really Want: How to Write a Book to Market
Learn what readers want from an author and what factors really impact how they feel about a book.
How (and Why) to Write a Book Dedication
Considering dedicating your book? Read this post for examples and thoughts from authors on book dedications.
How to Write a Book Title
Use our 4-step process to write a title that grabs reader’s attention.
How to Write a Character Bio
Everything you need to get started and write character bios to bring your story to life.
Novellas: What They Are, How to Write One, and How to Publish
Learn how to make Facebook ads that will connect with readers and increase downloads of your books.
How to Use a Short Story to Sell More Books
Short stories occupy a bit of an awkward niche in self-publishing. It can be hard to generate revenue for a single short story published on its own, but not many authors have so many short story id...