Book reviews can be based on opinions and are not necessarily fact-based. However, before they get published, some book reviews might get peer-reviewed, but then again, most do not. Book reviews are not often peer-reviewed. Book reviews that are not scholarly aren’t peer-reviewed. Continue reading to learn about the instances where a book review does … Read more
Why Can’t I Write? It’s a very common question! Writing is a technical challenge, as well as a creative one. To write well in any style requires the development of practical writing skills, and then of course practice! Sometimes years of hands-on experience is necessary, but there are things you can do to speed this … Read more
Writing fiction is all about creating a narrative. In this genre, a writer is responsible for developing most of the basic elements comprising the overall story. Understanding these common fiction components will help you get your ideas out of your head and onto the page. Here are seven elements all fiction books have in common: … Read more
Screenwriters are talented people with many excellent ideas for screenplays. Notwithstanding, the constant and high demand for original, good-quality scripts, combined with the occasional bout of writer’s block, can put a strain on creativity at times. This can leave many wondering how screenwriters come up with all their ideas. Screenwriters come up with ideas from … Read more
Self-publishers have a range of options for book covers, making the decision between hardcover and paperback all the more difficult. And when trying to determine which cover type might sell more copies of your book, numerous audience considerations must be factored in. So which type sells more copies? Paperback sells more copies, reaching a higher … Read more
The Zeigarnik Effect states that incomplete tasks are more memorable than complete ones, easily applied to cliffhangers or ellipses in stories. So today we want to find out, is it possible to copyright a story that isn’t finished? When you write something you usually automatically gain copyright in that work, depending on where you live. … Read more
Love it or hate it, those crowded lines at the concession stand are part of our theater experience. Intermissions are a helpful division in the action of a full-length play, whether you find it an annoyance or a blessing. If you are writing a play, you might wonder if you need to structure your play … Read more
There might be a few reasons why you wish to publish your book anonymously, especially if you’re exposing a shifty practice or you’re writing your autobiography. However, if your legal name is not on your book, will you lose out on your royalties? How can you get paid? Anonymous authors get paid by ensuring that … Read more
There are many reasons why an author might want to republish a book they’ve already published. The way to go about this differs depending on your contract with publishers. You can publish your book multiple times. When you self-publish, you can make changes and republish as often as you like. Still, when publishing with a … Read more
Many writers dream of publishing a book. Still, with only 10% of manuscripts being accepted, this dream may never materialize for some. Some even suggest submitting your manuscript to two or more publishers for a better chance of getting published, but should you do this? An author can have two different publishers as long as … Read more