What is Creative Writing?

Creative writing is an art form cherished for its ability to express thoughts, emotions, and stories in ways that captivate and resonate with readers. It transcends the boundaries of traditional writing by weaving narratives that spark imagination and evoke a spectrum of feelings. This form of writing is not confined to the pages of a … Read more

5 Tips for Publishing a Memoir Quickly

Getting any book traditionally published as a first-time author is rough — but it becomes even more difficult if you’re writing a memoir.  Celebrity memoirs are a notable exception because readers crave deeply personal insights into the real lives of the public figures that fascinate them. Even in that case, as Prince Harry’s memoir Spare … Read more

Where to Get Free Audiobooks

Whether you’re a parent or an educator who is looking for unique ways to engage children with literature or you love reading yourself but you simply don’t have the time to sit down and flip through the pages of a book, audiobooks may be just the solution you’re looking for. Audiobooks, as the name suggests, … Read more

What Are Literary Agents?

Aspiring authors have more options than ever before in today’s world. Working with a small and independent publishing house can help you achieve your goals of getting your book out there, as can self-publishing your manuscript as a hardback, paperback, or ebook. Those who dream of being traditionally published with a large and well-known publishing … Read more

How to find a literary agent for your project

In the world of book publishing, literary agents are often referred to as the “gatekeepers”. They’re tasked with seeking out and securing publishers and the best publishing deals for the clients they represent. Since they’re work is commission-based, they aren’t paid until they get the job done. It’s important to note, however, if you’re planning … Read more

Why You’re Not Ready To Query Until You Read Your Novel Through the Eyes of a Literary Agent

Literary agents frequently reject great manuscripts for all sorts of reasons. Those reasons could be personal to the agent you’re querying — they’re already overloaded with work and don’t think they can take you on, your writing voice simply doesn’t resonate with them, or they strongly dislike your protagonist. Your manuscript could just as easily … Read more

Should You Use Kindle Cloud Reader?

Kindle Cloud Reader was first introduced by Amazon Services in 2011, although a lot of writers and readers have only heard about it recently: If you aren’t sure exactly what it is yet, it’s a way to read books that you’ve purchased on the Amazon marketplace from anywhere – right in your browser. Should you … Read more