Before you hit the 'publish' button on your novel, there's one massive factor you need to consider: how to price your self-published ebook. Let's assume that you're relatively new to indie publishing – you might have published one or two titles previously, or this may be your first. Chances are, …
In our visual world of cinema and photography, setting often takes a back seat in novels. But even when constructed through words, visuals are a powerful story element. Whether creating a fantasy world from scratch or using the current world as your backdrop, it is important to work your setting …
There are many different types of freelance writing jobs. But perhaps the most common thing people think of when they hear the words 'freelance writer' is article or feature writing. Whether it's an online article, a feature in a magazine, or any other longer-form piece of writing, this type of …
As an indie author, book marketing and promotion is entirely up to you. If you want to succeed, it's your responsibility to get the word out there about your books. Along with ARCs and book subscription boxes, guest blogging is another great marketing tool. Indie authors can gain much from building solid …
The lines separating genres in fiction writing can be hard to identify. Not everyone agrees where to draw them, and as trends in genre fiction evolve, they’re constantly changing anyway. What’s more, the cross-pollination of hallmarks and themes from different genres makes boxes and boundaries even trickier to establish. As …
One of the major challenges of being a freelance writer is learning how to manage your clients' expectations. There's nothing worse than an unhappy client, and as a freelancer there are a number of things you can do to avoid finding yourself in this situation. This article will delve into …
This guide includes everything you need to know about ARCs (Advance Reader Copies): what they are, where you can find them, and how to make your own. We've even got some tricks on how to connect with book reviewers. Have you ever booked tickets to an advance movie screening? Remember …
HAPPY RELEASE DAY to our own Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer, whose debut novel Heart of Mist is out today! Heart of Mist is published by Writer's Edit's new fantasy fiction imprint, Talem Press. It's the first volume in The Oremere Chronicles, a YA fantasy trilogy of epic proportions. Here's a taste of what …
