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12h ago
So you’re here to learn how to write interactive fiction. Maybe you played Zork or Anchorhead and fell in love with the genre. Maybe you’re a game developer or a writer who is simply looking to try something new. Whatever the case, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will discuss what ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
6d ago
Creating a believable dystopian world is foundational to successful dystopian storytelling. While we’ve already covered the foundational elements of this unique genre, this post will build upon that knowledge and give you the tools to capture your readers’ attention and pull them into your world. Dystopian books like Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury have grabbed ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
1w ago
As with many genres, historical fiction is one comprised of diehards. These readers love what they love and stepping outside of those bounds—while tempting for the sake of creativity—can land you in hot water if you’re not careful. Therefore, learning how to write historical fiction is important so you know where you can blur the ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
2w ago
Whenever there are terms written on paper, it’s a big deal. As is the case with book publishing contracts. Usually, lawyers will be involved, and for traditionally published authors, a literary agent will also be dictated in the contract. It can seem like an overwhelming and confusing process, because it is! Contracts are big deals ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
3w ago
These Wattpad success stories will show you that no matter where you are in your author journey, you have the potential to achieve your dreams. In this article, I delve into seven successful authors who used Wattpad as the launch for their success. While there are many ways to find success, Wattpad shows that success ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
3w ago
There are many ways to find author success, but if you want creative control and high royalty rates, Amazon book publishing is the way to go. Amazon book publishing allows you to share your book with the world, reach your target readers, and bring in a large percentage of the royalties. Publishing with Amazon is ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
1M ago
There are more and more online book publishing companies now that people have the power to publish on their own, with nothing more than a computer and internet connection. Or at least, that’s what they want you to think is all you need. The truth is that while self-publishing online is more accessible than ever ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
1M ago
Historically, many readers have viewed short stories, and one of it’s categories, flash fiction, as a lesser form of prose. Readers often favor novels and longer pieces. But, plot twist, learning how to write flash fiction offers unique teaching aspects longer form writing simply can’t (or makes it much more difficult). Not only is learning ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
1M ago
Yes, you need an author marketing plan, no matter what corners of the internet are trying to make you feel better by saying you don’t. If you don’t market your book, it won’t sell. Relying solely on the Amazon algorithm and other auto-marketing mechanisms won’t work. Even if you want to get traditionally published, spoiler ..read more
Self-Publishing School Blog
1M ago
Amazon Marketing Stream (AMS) is one of the go-to tools for self-published authors to get their books noticed. But a recent glitch is causing ebooks to appear as “out of stock,” even when they’re not. This isn’t just a small issue—it’s a big deal for authors who depend on AMS for sales, as it’s causing ..read more