A question that often comes up for seasoned authors: "do I still need an editor? I have x number of books under my belt now. Surely I can self-edit to save money and time." Famous authors like J.K. Rowling, R.A. Salvatore, Stephen King, etc. still use their editors. Why? They've written multiple books and have … Continue reading Why You Still Need an Editor After Multiple Books #2
self-publishing
Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw Your Submission Early #1
After being in the business for so long, one ends up seeing multiple dreams being squashed or coming true. One of the worst things is getting in your own way and causing everything to crash and burn. This has occurred many times and as such, has warranted this article. Many publishers have the option of … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw Your Submission Early #1
Tips to Stay Motivated
Coming into November there are probably a fair few of us who are giving NaNoWriMo a shot. Whether it’s your first time participating or you’re a seasoned vet, there will always be the problem of motivation that arises at some point throughout the month. It’s a natural part of the writing process to reach a … Continue reading Tips to Stay Motivated
5 Tips for NaNoWriMo Preptober
If you reach out to the NaNoWriMo community, you will receive plenty of support to get you through the writing craze. Let the creativity flow and have fun! 1. Schedule To make sure you meet the 50,000 word count requirement at the end of the thirty days, there are different approaches. You may plan to … Continue reading 5 Tips for NaNoWriMo Preptober
Tips for Outlining
When it comes to writing a manuscript, there is one practice that is essential: outlining. The process of outlining helps us to stay focused and on track with our WIP. If we outline our story, it can also help keep us going whenever we experience the inevitable writer’s block in the middle of our work. … Continue reading Tips for Outlining
Dragon Soul Press 
You must be logged in to post a comment.