Like it or not, if you want to get your short story or poem published in a literary journal, the length is going to matter. More readers are using mobile devices to scroll through short stories and poetry, and longer works are harder to enjoy on a cell phone or…

Every writer has an individual voice and unique style, but it’s important to work on your craft and hone your skills if you want to boost your odds of getting your short stories, poetry, or book published. …

Wondering how the world’s most revered writers became so successful? While every writer has to find his or her own path to getting published, you might want to try adding these simple changes to your writing routine today! Five Things Famous Writers Regularly Do — That You Can Do Too …

A book is usually organized into Front Matter, Body Text, Back Matter and Cover Page. Some of them are mandatory and others are optional. In this post, we will look at some of the important elements in a book and see if you need to include them in your manuscript…

Before sending your book proposal out to potential literary agents, here are some suggested elements you should include while writing a synopsis Narrative Arc. A synopsis conveys the narrative arc, an explanation of the problem or plot, the characters, and how the book or novel ends. It ensures character actions…

6 Mental and Physical Benefits of Audiobooks Audiobooks are immersive, educational, instructional, entertaining and they’re perfect for the time rich and the time-poor. Audiobooks can also change the way we listen, read and learn, improving the literacy of young readers and those for whom English is a second language. There are plenty of benefits to regularly listening…

Let’s come to terms with reality, readers no longer like to read stuff that has been washed, rinsed, and soaked n number of times. Readers are looking for something new to read; something that’ll enchant them and enlighten them. So, if you want to steer clear from accusations on clichés…

Story structure is the backbone of your entire book-making project. It is the order and manner in which the narrative is presented, establishing the setting and the plot. So, what are the elements of story structure? The Opener The opener is where you establish who your story is about and what this…

A literary series is a celebrated form of literature that millions of readers around the world enjoy. A series can belong to any genre from science fiction to fantasy or romance to crime fiction. …