How To Create a Bestseller – Part 1
Many self-pubbed authors have fallen prey to book marketing pitfalls due to either half-baked efforts or lack of research. Becoming an author is hard work, being a self-published author more so—you get the picture. You can, however, work smart. American media strategist, marketer, and author Ryan Holiday offers tried and tested book marketing tips, being […] READ MORE |
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Transgender Author Shares Her Story & Life Evolution – Part 2
Hers is a story that strikes a chord as more people gradually embrace gender diversity and unconventional beauty standards. She has chosen to live her life on her own terms the way she has given free rein to her imagination. Here’s the sequel to Xlibris author Evelyn Eve’s guest blog. Book 0 in full bloom […] READ MORE |
Transgender Author Shares Her Story & Life Evolution – Part 1
Xlibris author Evelyn Eve has seen her debut story Book 0 evolve from the time she first wrote it in her childhood to her adulthood. She has shunned the trite storytelling formula of the hero saving the damsel in distress. Along with her newfound literary technique came her personal metamorphosis as she now transitions from […] READ MORE |
Peter Miles Fulfills His Writing Dream after Retirement
The inspiration to write began when he was younger but it took about half a century later before Xlibris author Peter Miles decided to bring his dream to fruition. The retired professor has published his short story collection Nandroth and sci-fi novel Eye of the Beholder through Xlibris. Eye of the Beholder was said to interweave the […] READ MORE |
The 8 Essential Plot Points – Part 2
A plot outline to your story is what a strong foundation is to a house. A weak foundation means you’re sunk, so as a flawed outline will throw you in the dreaded plothole. Your outline should bring direction to your story as you develop it. Along the way, your imagination may present you ideas to […] READ MORE |