Self-Publishing a Picture Book by Megan Pighetti
By: Megan Pighetti You have a wonderful idea for an adorable picture book! Now what? Sadly, this is where too many authors stop. Don’t be one of those people. You
Category: Guest Posts
Guest posts from other bloggers, indie authors, and writers from all levels and backgrounds. Read book excerpts, essays, and poetry. Gain some writing advice and knowledge. Check out blogger profiles where bloggers from various niches describe their journey and the process they use to blog.
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Writing Tips for Disabled Writers by Artie Carden
By: Artie Carden I’m Artie, a disabled and chronically ill writer. I used my time at university to relearn what worked for me as I had a rough time in
When Writers Change Genres by Francis H. Powell
By: Francis H. Powell Do writers write in a certain genre, because they are good at it? Perhaps they are trying to emulate their favourite writers. What about writers whose
‘Camp Death III in 2D’ PR Stunt: How to Get a Dumb Movie Released on Amazon Prime by Mother of Movies
By Vanessa Stewart of Mother of Movies Matt Frame is a filmmaker who’s gone to extraordinary lengths to not only get his film made but also in the promotion of
Changing the Ending of a Novel by Chris Bedell
A Guest Post by: Chris Bedell SPOILER WARNING: The following guest blog post contains spoilers from the last chapter of the YA Thriller I Know Where The Bodies are Buried
5 Things I’ve Learned After One Month of Being a First Time Mom by Jessica Petrilli
By: Jessica Petrilli Today’s post is was written by Jessica Petrilli, a new mom who has learned a lot in her son’s first month. Below she shares five of the
Guest Post: My Top 10 Books of the Decade (2010-2019) by Eleanor Jones
By: Eleanor Jones When I look back at my Goodreads account, I’m surprised by how many titles I’ve forgotten I’ve read. Avid readers pour through so many books in a
Hangin’ Out at Elvis’s House: A Visit To Graceland by Winnie Bachman
By: Winnie Bachman Today’s post is by travel-enthusiast and music-lover Winnie Bachman who recently took a trip to Tennessee. There, she visited one of the most famous homes in the
Writing Advice for New Writers by Cynthia Hamilton
The one writing adage that came to me was write about what you know. That was my first stumbling block. I was forty-two-years old, but I didn’t think I knew
4 Wonderfully Helpful and Free Apps for Writers by Emmanuel Nataf
"Resources...can make that task more feasible — and not to mention more fun."
How I Got Into Beauty Blogging, A Guest Post by Sarah Sarsby
I can’t stress enough how great blogging is and how rewarding it is to see your blog grow and improve over time.
5 Tips for Self-Publishing Beginners by Elizabeth S. Craig
By: Elizabeth S. Craig Self-publishing is a funny thing—once you finish your book (which can seem like a tremendous endeavor in itself), the real work begins. It’s almost like you’ve
Writing Through Chaos by Bibiana Krall
Now say this out loud and really mean it, “I can do this. This is my dream. No matter what happens beyond my writing desk, I will do this.”
The Dangers of Banning Books for Kids by Kelley
By: Kelley The mystery of parental fears… This morning I saw a news story about currently banned books and banned books of the past. Librarians compile a list every year of
Robin Poem by Bryan Pentelow
I have survived Christmas, and we have just collected up this season’s crop of cards from the various people who still remember us. I have been struck by the number