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10 Best Book Publishing Companies in 2023

May 24, 2023
4 min read

Let’s take a look at the 10 best book publishing companies and the genre they specialize in. We have also added information about which companies that accept or reject unsolicited drafts.

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Quick Guide to Novel Editing (with a Self-Editing Checklist)

May 19, 2023
4 min read

If the notion of novel editing fills you with dread, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll tell you about the types of novel editing and how editing your novel can be a creative process.

Writing contests 2023 for poets & writers: poetry contests 2023, short story contests 2023, and essay contests 2023.

Writing Contests 2023: Cash Prizes, Free Entries, & More!

May 15, 2023
12 min read

Out of the many poetry contests, short story competitions, and essay contests held each year, which ones will reward your hard work? We’ve created an exclusive list of all the best writing contests 2023.

Image of a man and woman surrounded by books and papers, researching the systematic steps of how to write a book with laptops and notebooks.

How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mar 16, 2023
6 min read

Writing a book is a challenging task that demands significant time, resources, and consistent effort. To simplify the process for you, we have created a list of 10 steps to guide you in this journey.

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What Is Point of View: 1st, 2nd & 3rd POV with Examples

Feb 01, 2023
6 min read

A point of view or perspective is one of the most important aspects of writing. Let us delve deeper into the world of points of view, the different types, and how to use them.

A developmental editor marks errors in a manuscript.

What is Developmental Editing? A Self-Editing Checklist

Nov 14, 2022
6 min read

The cost of developmental editing usually depends on a few basic things. Let’s go through them so you have an idea of what you can do to save up on developmental editing.

A large trophy sits on a pile of books, indicating the writing contests in 2022.

A List of Writing Contests in 2022 | Exciting Prizes!

Nov 09, 2022
7 min read

Writing competitions are vital for any new writer who wants to be successful. But it’s important to know which poetry competitions, short story contests, and nonfiction contests are worth the effort.

Two pencils fight on an open book, denoting how to create conflict in a story using different types of conflict.

How to Create Powerful Conflict in Your Story | Useful Examples

Aug 17, 2022
5 min read

In this article, you will learn about how and why conflict is crucial in all stories. We also discuss the steps to be followed to create genuine conflict.

A hero fights a giant dragon with the words crisis, adventure, and resolution written on a volcanic landscape. This represents the hero's journey in a novel or a story.

Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey: Worksheet & Examples

Jul 08, 2022
8 min read

Are there 17 steps in the hero’s journey, or 12, or 8? Let’s visit Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth, study some examples of the heroic quest, and find out how you can write memorable heroes.