When Is It Time to Stop Writing (and Start Publishing)?

When Is It Time to Stop Writing (and Start Publishing)?

Are you stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of revisions? At some point you may ask yourself: “Am I making my book better or just . . . different?” In this latest excerpt from our Writing Guide, find out when you should stop writing and start publishing.

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How to Create Stakes that Draw Readers In

How to Create Stakes that Draw Readers In

What is it that keeps a reader glued to their chair reading for hours on end? In this excerpt from our Writing Guide, bestselling author Chris Humphreys helps you create and sustain the kind of stakes that will make your story impossible to put down.

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Who Are Your Readers? And What Do They Want?

Who Are Your Readers? And What Do They Want?

Few books hold truly universal appeal. And that’s a good thing, because it means authors can focus on appealing to a target reader instead of the general public. In this excerpt from our Writing Guide, book coach Steve Donahue helps you get to know the people who are going to read (and love) your book.

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