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How to Get Your Book the Most Exposure from Your 7 Kindle Keywords
When you self-publish on Amazon, an important part of the process is choosing your Kindle Keywords. After all the work authors do writing and formatting their books, sometimes keywords aren’t given the careful attention they deserve, and in this post, I’ll show you...
Writing Query Letters and Book Proposals
The published writers and professional book editors at Book Editing Associates can help you write or revise query letters for both fiction and nonfiction books. Don’t wing it with something so important. You’ll never have another chance to make a first impression. If you believe in your book, give it the very best shot by working with experts in the field.
6 Best Young Adult Books Of 2019 … Second Round
If you’re anything like me you want more – more fresh and fascinating Young Adult fiction. Here I pick up where I left off in early spring with my first round of this year’s favorite titles.
Best Book-to-Screen Adaptations of 2019
One editor’s take on what makes novels-to-film engaging, with top new picks for literary movie fans. Her picks for best book-to-screeen (big or small) adaptations:
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson (Netflix 2019)
Native Son by Richard Wright (HBO 2019)
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (Hulu 2019)
A Dog’s Journey by Bruce Cameron (In theaters 2019)
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (In theaters 2019)
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz (In theaters 2019)
It: Chapter 2 by Stephen King (In theaters 2019)
Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem (In theaters Nov. 2019)
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey (In theaters Dec. 2019)
Top 10 YA Paranormal Romance Tropes of 2019
In the YA paranormal, sci-fi, and fantasy romance arenas, the books selling the most share a number of things in common. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 tropes:
A Self-Publishing Tale: Part 3. Production Details. Layout and Design.
Part 3: Having accomplished the initial tasks required to republish my novel, it was time to get going on book production.
10 Tips For Writing A Successful Historical Romance Novel
How do you write a novel that feels fresh and contains all the elements of a bestselling historical romance? This guide will help you make sure you know the keys to success.
9 Tips For Tweaking A Novel Or Screenplay
Whether revising or rewriting, novelists and script writers should follow these practical tips to improve plot, character, humor, and pacing.
Publishing Terminology: 10 Terms You Should Know
When it is time to seek publication for your book manuscript, even if you are self-publishing, you will need to explain what your book is about. You will need condensed descriptions for your pitch or your submission packet. Out in the wide world, some of these terms...
