Self-Pubbed Ebook Sales Up in UK
A study conducted by UK research firm Nielsen Book UK revealed that self-published ebook sales in the UK climbed from 16% in 2014 to 22% in 2015. The company’s research director Steve Bohme, however, said that e-book sales volume in 2015 slightly jumped 5%, accounting for 27% of the market and lower than the growth […] READ MORE |
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10 Badass Women of Literature – Part 2
Get to know more badass women of literature in this second installment of the Xlibris Author Advice. 6. Anaïs Nin (1903-1977) She is best known as one of the pioneer women writers of the female erotica genre. The French-Cuban diarist, whose journals detailed her own erotic adventures, self-published her first book Under a Glass Bell. […] READ MORE |
10 Badass Women of Literature – Part 1
March 8 is International Women’s Day, calling for a fitting homage to all the badass women of all ages and status in the world. We have selected a list of extraordinary women that have made a big difference in the literary world for their brazenness and not-a-care-in-the-world demeanor. This list from a Flavorwire article by […] READ MORE |
Steven Pinker’s 6 Tips To Becoming a Better Writer – Part 2
You may want to crawl inside the mind of your reader just so you can explore its entirety, every nook and cranny, and find the sweet spot to hit with your words. Read this Xlibris Author Advice sequel inspired by notable psychologist Steven Pinker on exploring the science behind writing to help you write better. […] READ MORE |
Steven Pinker’s 6 Tips To Becoming a Better Writer – Part 1
Much has been said about the tricks of the trade in writing. Just how are these 6 tips by renowned Canadian-born American psychologist Steven Pinker any different? These guidelines are formulated based on how the brain works, thereby exploring the science—not just the art of writing. Named as one of the “top 100 most eminent […] READ MORE |