Writing Motivation: The Lightning Bolt Leading to Every Great Story is Born in a Brainstorm
If you’re putting your pen to paper or fingers to keyboard for the first time on a story, you really aren’t starting it at all. You probably “started” writing the piece some time before – in your head. READ MORE
Self-Publishing Tips: How to Design Your Ebook Cover
Most potential readers of your ebook will first encounter it as an online image, specifically the book’s cover. If that thumbnail doesn’t cause viewers to take a closer look at the accompanying text descriptions of your book, you probably won’t make a sale. So how do you create a captivating ebook cover? My book Design Your Ebook Cover answers that question. Using easy to understand and short explanations, it describes what software/apps you need, moves on to the cover’s various elements, and finally looks at uploading it to a print on demand company like Kindle Direct Publishing. SEE BOOK
Writing Tip: Build Character by Looking at His Values
Successfully building a character in a story almost always is the one challenge a writer absolutely must get right. It’s also often the most difficult problem facing any writer. READ MORE
Writing Course: Overcoming Writer’s Block
Writer’s block is quite real. There are many reasons people get writer’s block. This course helps you understand the cause of your writer’s block then goes into detail on strategies for overcoming each one. Length of course: 12 lesson readings and quizzes, 2-3 hours. Homework is up to the student. CHECK IT OUT
Self-Publishing Tips: Keep Budget to Guide Your Self-Publishing Efforts
Indie authors should create a budget to manage their money for writing. You don’t want to lose track of your spending and profits. In addition, a budget ensures you think hard before purchasing a service, preventing you from wasting money. A budget also helps you get the best return on investment for your dollar. READ MORE
This Week’s Podcast: Don’t Overstuff Story with Packing Peanuts
Knowing when you’ve overstuffed a box is easy enough. The sides bulge, and the lid won’t close. Sometimes writers overstuff their stories with packing peanuts as well. LISTEN TO PODCAST
Book Marketing Tip: Create Video Diary of Writing Process
One great way writers can sell books is video diaries. A video diary takes the viewer through your writing process on a manuscript, from outlining to researching and writing, from revising to self-publishing and even promoting. The diary consists of several videos made over a number of months. Think of it as reality TV for writers. READ MORE
Client Spotlight: “Irish Jesus of Fairview” by Sammy Juliano
A couple of year ago, I had the pleasure of editing Sammy Juliano’s debut novel, Irish Jesus of Fairview. Set in 1950s-1960s New Jersey suburbs, a nocturnal assault tests the familial bonds of three brothers. Sammy has a sequel coming out in a just a few weeks, so check out the first in the series to get the whole story! CHECK IT OUT
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My name is Rob Bignell. I’m an affordable, professional editor who runs Inventing Reality Editing Service, which meets the manuscript needs of both aspiring and published writers and offers a variety of self-publishing services. During the past 15 years, I’ve helped more than 350 novelists and nonfiction authors obtain their publishing dreams at reasonable prices. I’m also the author of a novel, the Storytelling 101 Quick Read series, four children’s books, more than 25 bestselling hiking guidebooks, and even a book of poetry. Several of my short stories in the literary and science fiction genres also have been published.
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