Last week I covered the ‘Why’ of writing book jacket copy, so now let’s roll up our sleeves and get into the ‘How’.
What is copy? Book jacket copy isn’t about summarizing your project or providing the reader with a clear synopsis or plot spoiler; it’s about sales. Book copy should be short, succinct, and send [...]

Creating a great essay can help pave the way to a brighter future for you. Learn how to write an engaging college essay to make your application stand out!
Most college essay questions are designed as a way for colleges to learn more about you. This is your chance to tell colleges more about yourself. The [...]

Maintaining a successful blog will increase your fan base and help promote your writing career.  With either your own website, or using a free blogging platform, you can attract readers from around the world.
There is no doubt that the internet has changed the writing world. Not only does it provide a new means for writers [...]

Yesterday we covered, “The Importance of a Formatted Press Release”. You’ve got the perfect event/product and you’ve managed to draft the perfect press release to highlight it. Now all you need is the right audience. Below is a list of tips on how to effectively get your release into the hands of the media.
Query first
Compile [...]

An author’s bio allows your readers to get to know you, the author of their favorite story, article, or book, a little bit more intimately. This is your time to sell yourself to potential readers and editors. Including your author bio with queries and submissions enables editors to get to know you; who you are, [...]

A press release announces a range of news items, including events, awards, or new products or services to the media in order to generate news coverage. It’s important to understand that press releases must be two things: accurate and interesting.
Journalists receive truckloads of press releases every day and therefore have standards as to what they [...]

Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing, always follows basic rules of grammar and punctuation. This blog will help you learn the basic rules of em dashes and ellipses, and how to use them accurately in your work. While this [...]