125 Fantasy Writing Prompts to Start Your Next Fantasy Novel
Witches, wizards, kings & queens: Write your next fantasy novel today with these 125 fantasy writing prompts, plus tips on fantasy tropes and world-building.
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19 Best Children's Book Illustration Styles for Your Book
Make choosing a children's book illustrator easier with this guide to 19 of the best children's illustration styles used in children's books, including examples.
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How to Use the Rule of Three to Improve Your Writing
How to use the rule of three in writing in order to create a compelling story, with literary examples and how best to use the rule of three in a picture book.
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Elements of Fiction: 6 Story Elements Every Writer Must Know
A great story consists of 6 key story elements: character, plot, setting, point of view, theme, and style. We break down all 6 elements of fiction, with examples.
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Title Capitalization: 10 Title Case Rules for Books
Confused by which words to capitalize in a book title? Not anymore! This easy-to-follow guide to title capitalization will ensure you get it right every time!
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Types of Characters in a Story: Roles & Character Archetypes
A look at the different type of characters that appear in literature, including a deep dive into the roles characters play in a story & 12 character archetypes
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What is First Person Point of View: Writing in First Person
A detailed explanation of first person point of view including literary examples, plus tip on how to write a compelling first person narrative
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Trademarks in Books: 30 Common Words That Are Trademarked
A comprehensive look at what a trademark is, 30 trademarks that have become commonly used words, and how to use a brand name in writing.
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How to Promote a Book: 12 Budget-Friendly Tips to Drive Sales
A detailed guide to book promotion, book publicity, and book marketing including 12 things every independent author should be doing to drive books sales.
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Pen Name Generator: Tips and Tricks to Choose a Pen Name
A comprehensive guide to pen names: why authors use pen names, how to create the best pen name for your book genre, and a list of top pen name generators.
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Proofreading Marks: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
A comprehensive guide to what standard proofreading marks look like, how to use proofreading marks, & the benefit of reading on paper versus digitally.
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What Is Bleed in Printing: How to Print a Perfect Book!
A detailed guide to full bleed printing with an explanation of crop marks, safety zone, margins and trim size with correct and incorrect full bleed examples.
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