All posts tagged A to Z Challenge

E is for Editing

Letter E

“Who can possibly know what I write better than me?” “The story is great! My wife read the whole thing.” “I use spell check.” If you have ever said one of the foregoing, you might need an editor.

D is for Drawing X2

Letter D

Drawings, in terms of books, can mean two completely different things: 1. Illustrations 2. Giveaways Let’s look at why you would want or need either.

C is for Cover

That all-important eye-catching wrapper is the first introduction of your masterpiece to your reader. You never can make a new first impression. How do you put your best face forward? With a fabulous cover. Whether you are using a photograph, original artwork or stark text, your cover needs to be a few things. Since 18% […]

B is for Beta

“But my book is in English.” Blink. Blink. “Are you sure?”

A is for Author

Letter A

Almost every writer, from the time the first crayon and construction paper book is taped together with The End on the last page, dreams of being an author. You can still see the picture in your head of what you look like as an author. What does it really mean to be an author?