Author Resources

Articles & Resources for Authors

Resources for authors and aspiring authors. Learn more about the publishing process and find new and interesting ways to market your work. There are many different resources available for authors.

Don’t take it personally – learning to embrace edits

Don’t take it personally – learning to embrace edits

Learning how to accept edits gracefully is an essential skill for any author. Acknowledging the effort of the editor, letting go of your ego as an author, and embracing the feedback cycle can help authors take ownership of their writing and create more polished works that bring value to readers.
Hiring a Professional Editor – A guide for authors

Hiring a Professional Editor – A guide for authors

Hiring a professional editor can be beneficial for authors as it helps refine their work and make sure it is ready for publication. Professional editors use their expertise in grammar, syntax, punctuation and style to help an author's manuscript reach publishing standards.
What is a writing coach?

What is a writing coach?

Confused about how to hire a writing coach? Learn more about what they do and top tips for finding the right one. Get personalized feedback and advice on your work, become organized with your writing goals, overcome writer’s block & finish manuscripts faster!
What is Hybrid Publishing?

What is Hybrid Publishing?

Hybrid publishing is a mix of traditional and self-publishing that provides authors with more control over the production, marketing, and distribution of their work. This article will explain what hybrid publishing is, how it works and what its benefits are for authors.
Tips for Finishing Your Manuscript

Tips for Finishing Your Manuscript

If you have an unfinished manuscript, here's our best advice for finishing your project and preparing to submit your manuscript. Our tips will help any author trying to finish their work before submitting it.
The Advantages of Hybrid Publishing for Authors

The Advantages of Hybrid Publishing for Authors

Hybrid publishing offers authors control, flexibility, ownership of their work, access to resources and services such as editorial support and marketing. Learn more about the benefits that hybrid publishers can provide authors!
How to Write a Press Release

How to Write a Press Release

Knowing how to write an effective press release is essential in marketing your book. Learn tips on writing the perfect press release and other strategies to promote your new book.
How to Outline Your Novel

How to Outline Your Novel

Outlining a novel is different from outlining any other document. If you try to completely outline a novel from ...