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The Three C’s of Publishing: What Authors Should Know Before Choosing a Publishing Path

Creative control, cost control and copyright control shape every publishing decision. Understanding these three C’s can help authors compare traditional, independent, hybrid and self-publishing paths before choosing the right relationship.

5 Common Grammar Mistakes Writers Should Avoid

Even a strong story can lose readers when grammar and punctuation repeatedly get in the way. Learn five common mistakes writers should catch before submitting a manuscript.

What Goes on a Book Copyright Page? A Guide for Self-Published Authors

A book’s copyright page may be small, but it carries important publishing information. Learn what authors and self-publishers should include and what ISBNs, LCCNs and copyright notices actually mean.

5 Tips on How to Write Your Memoir

A memoir is more than a record of what happened. These five tips can help you choose the right story, create meaningful scenes, reflect on your experiences and shape your memories into a compelling narrative.

Outlining Your Plot: Three-Act Structure

The three-act structure gives novelists and screenwriters a practical framework for organizing a story. Learn how to build Act I, escalate conflict through Act II and create a satisfying climax and resolution in Act III.

How to Choose an Editor

In choosing an editor, make sure you get as much editing or as little as you

Could My Book Become a Best-Seller?

You cannot manufacture bestseller status, but you can improve a book’s opportunity to compete by controlling the quality of the book, its positioning, professional presentation, availability, distribution, audience development, and marketing.