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Just when you thought you had heard of all genres of writing, and got your head around them, here comes another one. But in this case, the emerging genre of creative non-fiction is actually pretty easy to understand. And not all that new. Creative non-fiction uses literary styles and techniques to produce...

What is book marketing? Book marketing, in its simplest form, is essentially the same as any marketing—getting your product into the hands (or ears, in the case of audiobooks) of consumers. However, as Merriam-Webster notes, marketing can also be “an aggregate…of functions involved in moving goods from...

The five basic elements that make your fictional story interesting and lively are sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. In its own way, each sense is beneficial and used in different ways.  When it is associated effectively with a story, it could provide the reader a complete and whole new pleasurable...

When hiring a professional editor, you are choosing a new partner for your manuscript. Thus, we recommend these 10 questions to ask a potential editor for your book. Honestly, choosing an editor is a lot like dating. You need to ask the right questions before you commit to this adventure. Be aware of...

Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to discuss objects in fiction writing. Learn why objects are significant in fiction, how they engage readers, and how you can use them right now to improve your writing.Using objects in fiction What are objects and what is their significance...