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7 Ways To Write A Damn Good Fight Scene (UPDATED AND IMPROVED)

January 21, 2014 by Robert Wood 77 Comments

7 Ways To Write A Damn Good Fight Scene (UPDATED AND IMPROVED)

We’re constantly updating our articles to bring you the best advice on writing, editing, publishing, and marketing your book. This article was originally published on January 21st, 2014. Fight scenes are the single hardest character interaction to write. Many authors who know their craft in every other respect can’t write a fight scene to save their (or their hero’s) life. Happily, there are a …

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Seven Truths To Combat Bad Book Reviews

January 20, 2014 by Bronwyn Hemus 9 Comments

Seven Truths To Combat Bad Book Reviews

You’ve put yourself out there, produced something you’re proud of, and with a few lousy words and a low star rating, all that confidence is turned on its head. But fear not: you’re not the first author to receive bad book reviews and luckily, those who have gone before have shared their thoughts on bad reviews and what they really mean. 1. Not everyone is going to like it This is the kind of …

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How Many Characters Should A Novel Have?

January 14, 2014 by Robert Wood 19 Comments

How Many Characters Should A Novel Have?

Characters are the heart of a story, the engine that drives them and the feature which sticks longest in the reader’s mind. As with any powerful device, it’s important to control your use of characters. One absorbing character is iconic, three is brilliant, five could leave room for nothing else. So how many characters should be in your story? While there can be no definitive number, there …

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Is Amazon’s KDP Select The Right Choice For You?

January 13, 2014 by Alex Hemus 54 Comments

Is Amazon’s KDP Select The Right Choice For You?

So your masterpiece is complete and you’re ready to start selling. You’ve done your research and know that listing on Amazon is a must for the Kindle market. But should you go one step further and sign up to their Kindle Direct Publishing Select program? KDP Select demands the exclusive right to sell but boasts that it can ‘maximize a book’s potential’ and help you ‘reach a new audience.’ But …

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7 Simple Steps To A Powerful Author Facebook Page

January 7, 2014 by Alex Hemus 38 Comments

7 Simple Steps To A Powerful Author Facebook Page

Facebook is the best advertising around, allowing peers to share and recommend your writing with minimum input from you. These days not having a Facebook page is like denying fans who want to sing your praises the convenience of an online clubhouse. Facebook is incredibly user friendly, and setting up an author Facebook page should be relatively simple even for those new to the website. While …

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BookBub vs BookGorilla vs The Fussy Librarian – Which Is The Best eBook Marketing Service?

December 23, 2013 by Alex Hemus 27 Comments

BookBub vs BookGorilla vs The Fussy Librarian – Which Is The Best eBook Marketing Service?

You’ve gotten your book on as many eBook stores as possible and worn your fingers to the bone publicising it on social media. But even the savviest operator (such as one who’s paid attention to our essential social media tips) can only do so much alone. There are a number of promotional sites who can share the news with readers who have declared an interest in keeping up to date with the best …

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