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Think Like a Reader

What do you look for in a book? A compelling plot? Believable characters? Good descriptions? Do you want to feel involved in the story? Perhaps all of these things. If that’s the case, you’re in good company because that’s what most readers seek. So, when...

Goth-Lit for the Modern Reader

Gothic literature has fascinated readers for centuries with its eerie settings, mind-jarring psychology, and a dive into the furthest recesses of fear. While the genre was once defined by haunted castles and supernatural apparitions, today’s gothic fiction has expanded to reflect contemporary anxieties, making it...

Chivalry in Fiction: The Man-sel in Distress

The concept of chivalry in fiction has traditionally centered around male protagonists rescuing women, often portraying men as protectors and women as the ones in need of saving. However, in recent years, adult fiction has witnessed a radical shift with a rise in stories where...

Spare the Dog, Save the Story

Few storytelling choices are as divisive as killing off a beloved pet. Whether in books, movies, or TV shows, the loss of an animal companion elicits some of the strongest emotional reactions from audiences. For many, a pet’s death in fiction is not just sad—it...

The Dangers of Using AI to Create a Children’s Picture Book

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being touted across the Internet as the latest way to make easy money. Like any get-rich-quick scheme, it is not the real path to easy money. One major area where AI is being used to create poor books is in the...

Christian Fiction Guidelines

The Christian Book Association and Christian Retail Association know their audience. Appealing to Christians across all denominations is not easy, but when it comes to fiction, they developed guidelines that ensure the books in their member bookstores will appeal to all Christian customers. If several customers...

Writing a Scene Where Silence Says More Than Words!

We've all been there—reading a book or watching a movie where a character says absolutely nothing, yet you feel the character's emotions. Just imagine: two characters sit at a table, face to face, in a dim room. The air between them is thick with tension,...

Why Didn’t Your Book Get a Free Review?

As a reviewer, I tend to look at the books waiting for a free review the longest—those at the four-month mark. Because I target these books that have been passed over by other reviewers, I understand why they may not have been picked up. If...

The Difference Between Romance and Erotica

Romance is the most profitable fiction genre. Because of this, many writers hope to break into the market. It is also the easiest genre in which to become a traditionally published author because publishing companies know romances always sell. However, erotica does not sell as...

Pseudonym – Should I Use One?

In the nineteenth century, women writers were not taken seriously. Consequently, some of the best female authors of the time, authors we continue to love today, took male or neutral names in the hopes of having their work published and read. The Brontë sisters, Charlotte,...