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Write convincing and realistic dialogue your readers will love
If you want to create a good novel, you need to write convincing and realistic dialogue your readers will love. When your characters are talking, what they say can either have your reader keep
Traditional publishing, self-publishing, vanity publishing, and indie publishing – what are the differences?
In the modern world of publishing there’s a whole of new set of terms to know. In this article, we talk about publishing and explore what terms mean so you are clear on what
Should I self-publish or seek a traditional publishing deal?
I spoke to an aspiring Australian novelist yesterday. She was excited at completing her first novel. It sounded pretty good, and I think it has real commercial appeal. This lady had done all the
No, Amazon won’t own your eBook if you self-publish
Many people believe that self-publishing a book on Amazon means Amazon ‘owns’ it. They think they’ll lose their rights to the work. That’s simply not true. Does a bookstore own the rights to a
I’ve written a great book. Will I get a publisher?
Ah, the $64,000 question... Let me give it to you straight. You may have written the best novel in the world, and you might never get a traditional publishing deal. Is it the end of
Always Have a Back-Up Plan, Mr Bond
Do you keep a back-up of your manuscript in progress? Do you keep a copy of your completed works? And, if so, do you keep them in a safe place? Even if you’ve answered
What is a MacGuffin?
A MacGuffin is a plot device used to motivate action and move a story along. It might be secret documents stolen by enemy agents. It could be hidden treasure. It can be a character’s
