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I Made Hemingway’s Writing Worse (Here’s Why It Works)
Discover how to turn weak, generic writing into powerful, Hemingway-inspired prose. Learn to show rather than tell, craft memorable dialogue, and use action and point of view to bring characters and scenes vividly to life.
How to Publish Your eBook on Amazon KDP (Easy Step-by-Step for Beginners)
Image: Don’t your ebook upload on Amazon/KDP unti you do these steps
Your Kindle Ebook Formatting Is Broken (Fix It in Word)
Learn how to fix missing chapters, broken table of contents, and spacing issues in your Kindle ebook. Step-by-step Kindle ebook formatting tips for a professional loo
Show Don’t Tell is a Myth! Use the Dial Principle
Classic thriller suspense scene showing tension using body cues and the showing/telling dial in writing.
How to Format an Ebook in Word (5 Step Guide for KDP/Kindle)
Create a clean reflowable Kindle ebook in Word using best practices for KDP upload or Kindle Create. Simple, error-free formatting steps.
How to Format a Print-Ready Book in Microsoft Word (Step-by-Step for Self-Publishing Authors)
Format your manuscript for print or eBook using Microsoft Word—on Mac or PC. This step-by-step guide covers trim sizes, margins, fonts, styles, drop caps, and table of contents, so your book looks polished and professional on any print-on-demand platform.
How to Use Subplots to Fix a Flat Plot and Add Depth to Your Story
Struggling with a flat or thin story? Discover how adding subplots can fix your plot, deepen your themes, build emotional tension, and expand your novel naturally—no padding required. Learn practical tips to create meaningful subplots that keep readers hooked and make your story richer.
How to Write Vivid Story Settings That Bring Scenes to Life
Discover expert tips on how to write vivid story settings that bring your scenes to life. Learn how to create immersive, atmospheric descriptions with sensory details and storytelling techniques.
The best writers break the rules
Want better stories? Break the right writing rules—here’s how.
Secure and Run a Successful BookBub Featured Deal (It’s Easy)
If you're a traditional author, indie author or author-publisher looking to give your book a significant sales boost, regardless of how long it’s been published already, securing a BookBub Featured Deal can do the trick. With millions of readers subscribed to Bookbub's email lists, BookBub is one of the most effective marketing platforms for promoting books.
Haunting Pasts Wins for Best Suspense and Best Mystery!
Haunting Pasts Wins for Best Suspense and Best Mystery! — Trevor Wiltzen