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Book Review & Contest Insights from Real Reviews and Submissions

What separates great books from the rest? Below are articles with insights from real reviews and contest submissions—what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve your book. You’ll also find a wide range of articles covering writing, publishing, marketing, and more. Each article has a Comments section so you can read advice from other authors and leave your own.

Why Some Books Win Awards (And Most Don’t) — Insights From Real Contest Submissions

What separates award-winning books from the rest? After evaluating contest submissions across a wide range of genres, certain patterns become clear. Some books consistently rise to the top. Others, even with strong ideas and clear effort behind them, fall short. The difference is rarely dramatic—it...

What We’ve Learned From Reviewing Hundreds of Thousands of Books (And Why Most Don’t Stand Out)

After reviewing and evaluating books across thousands of submissions over the past two decades, certain patterns become impossible to ignore. Some books immediately stand out to reviewers. Others—even well-intentioned ones—fade into the middle or fall short. The difference is rarely luck. It comes down to...

Facebook: The Best Social Media Platform to Develop Your Writing Skills.

Many people, especially our current generation, Gen-Z, underestimate the power of Facebook in our world today, especially as writers. We mostly think that Facebook is for old and boring people. This is not the case, as people earn their living daily just from utilizing that app. Facebook, unlike Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms, has the unique feature of unlimited text writing without the need to upload pictures. Your Facebook page can be like a diary where you jot down your thoughts and, with time, get better at it. You can limit the number of people who can view your posts to trusted friends and loved ones so that you don’t have to worry about being laughed at.

                                        Tips on how to develop your writing skills on Facebook

1. Just write: Sounds weird, right? The truth is that the secret to writing well is to write anything at all. They say that "practice makes perfect," and writing is no exception. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It doesn’t have to make a whole lot of sense. As a writer, especially an upcoming one, mistakes and imperfections are inevitable. Thankfully, there is a comment section where people can also contribute and discuss the subject matter.

2. Develop your niche: People have subjects of interest. It’s always best to discover what is of interest to you and develop it. It could be religion, feminism, sports, trending issues, etc.

3. Be Original: One thing you don’t want to be involved in is a plagiarism issue on Facebook. Originality as a writer helps to build the trust and confidence of readers in your work.

4. Follow popular writers on Facebook: Identifying and following good writers on Facebook can be a faster way to develop your skills. It provides you with a template for writing and an idea of a suitable writing style. It worked for me and has helped me a whole lot.

                                                  The benefits of writing on Facebook 

1. It raises your visibility: Facebook can spread your content to the widest possible audience. A single post can generate a large number of shares and expose you to new opportunities.

2. It aids in the development of your brand: Facebook provides a variety of tools for you to describe the type of writer you are, the genre(s) in which you write, and to share your experiences with your readers and potential fans. Such tools can be used to create a personal space (or profile) for you and your work on Facebook. In effect, you can use such tools to enhance your brand, so that you stick in the minds of your readers, increase your credibility, and motivate people.

3. Helps you connect with other writers: One of the biggest benefits Facebook can provide you with is that it allows you to connect with other writers. One way you can do this is by joining niche groups for writers. In these groups, you can ask questions, request help, and generally make friends with other writers.

Written by Readers’ Favorite Reviewer Adanna Ora