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Grammar Rules Every Author Must Know
Adhering to the commonly accepted grammar rules by readers not only increases the appeal of your book and could earn you favorable reviews as a result, but also helps establish the tone and flow of your content as well. Learn about the common grammar rules that can help ensure the success of your writing career. Learn the rules>>

How to Write a Book: Writing Tips and Schedules to Finish Your Manuscript
You may have the next best seller mapped out in your head, and you may have even started your first chapter or gathered together a handful of poems, but in order to stay the writing course and finish your manuscript for publication, you'll need to understand the basic stages in the writing process. Learn more>>

Writing Tips: Common Writing Obstacles and Solutions
Writing is a process, and a difficult one at that. Whether overcoming writers block or staying motivated as you consider the daunting task from writing another two hundred pages of prose or poetry, these recommended tips for dealing common obstacles writers often face will definitely help you stay on track. Read our tips >>

Five Ways to Break Through Writers Block
Ever find yourself staring at a blank screen for hours? Whether writers block is a real condition or only a myth, these tips will help you break down the wall standing between you and your finished book. Get the full story >>

Being Your Own Worst Critic: How to Self-Critique Your Work
Learn the basics of self-critiquing. When friends' and family's good-intended pulled punches just aren't helping your published book become a knock-out, let your alter ego take a swing at your work. Read more >>

Learn to Market Yourself : How to Write an "About the Author" for Your Book
Have you overlooked the importance of writing an author blurb? These simple tips will help you compose a solid "about the author" and solidify your "author brand" in your readers' minds and in the marketplace. Learn how >>

Five Big Mistakes to Avoid When Writing the Back of Your Book
You've written a manuscript, and you've witnessed weeks turn into months as you reworked and edited your piece. Whether you're ready to publish now, or you're just batting the idea around, there's one critical piece of copy that you need to write: your back cover text. Read tips >>