Are you really reaching out to your largest reading audience as possible? Our country is filled with a diverse group of readers, so you may be limiting your reach if you only published your book in English. Most authors have never even thought about translating their book into a foreign language; however, it’s a smart…
Read moreOn Fridays, we like to share writing tips and tricks with our readers. We hope this section will encourage and inspire you to continually improve as a writer. Writing Tip – Word Choice When writing, try not to use the word “very.” If you are using “very,” the odds are that there is a better…
Read moreIn this day and age, if you want to promote something, it is imperative that you are on social media. Between laptops, tablets and smart phones, social media is easily accessible, even on the go. Different social media sites allow you to find and interact with people who have similar interests as you, helping you…
Read moreUnderstanding the rules of copyright protection can be rather complicated. With all the exceptions and loopholes, sometimes it’s hard to know what copyrighting your book can actually do for you. 5 things you should know about Copyright: When Does a Copyright Start? Copyright protection starts the moment your work is produced in a tangible form.…
Read moreOn Fridays, we like to share writing tips and tricks with our readers. We hope this section will encourage and inspire you to continually improve as a writer. Writing Tip – Check Your Style Grammar rules in one style may be incorrect in another. In most popular writing styles for American English, a comma is…
Read moreWhen I published my first book, one of the things that most frightened me was doing my own marketing. I discovered the best way to market my book was through social media, and that included a blog. There are many kinds of blogs, from how-to’s to devotionals. Whatever your interest is, there is a blog…
Read moreCreating awareness of your name and book is an essential part of an author’s marketing strategy. A media kit or press kit is the easiest and quickest way to reach anyone from a blogger to a publishing company. It allows you to gather all of your information into one place that can easily be seen…
Read moreOn Fridays, we like to share writing tips and trick with our readers. We hope this section will encourage and inspire you to continually improve as a writer. Writing Tip – Participle Phrases A participle phrase (a non-finite verb that can function as an adjective) that modifies a noun or pronoun must refer to the…
Read moreRecently, WestBow Press partnered up with Author Solutions to participate in an exclusive and unique event called Book-to-Screen PitchFest, in Los Angeles. The Book-to-Screen PitchFest was held at the historic Century Plaza hotel and was kicked off with a cocktail reception on Friday, July 12. Authors were able to relax at the outdoor reception on…
Read moreOn Fridays, we like to share writing tips and trick with our readers. We hope this section will encourage and inspire you to continually improve as a writer. Writing Tip – Never Give Up The journey to becoming a published author is not an easy one and it is easy to get discouraged. While writing…
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