Writers Blog

Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing, always follows basic rules of grammar and punctuation. This blog will help you learn the basic rules of em dashes and ellipses, and how to use them accurately in your work. While this...

How are you ever going to make your book stand out if thousands of titles publish every day? I’ve read that the average person spends 8 seconds looking at the front cover and 15 seconds on the back. The fact of the matter is that good testimonials can, and do, sell books. The reader is looking for a...

Even the greatest story on the shelf can’t sell itself without solid packaging. That is a sad truth in book sales. Book marketing is big business. Most publishing companies have staff devoted to book design above and beyond the editorial team, including graphic designers, cover artists, and copywriters. Typically,...

Yesterday we explained How to Write a Press Release. Now that you’ve written your release, knowing how to send a press release will ensure that it is forwarded to the right hands for distribution. You’ve got the perfect event/product, and you’ve managed to draft the perfect press release to highlight...

A press or news release is a statement issued to the media to announce a range of items, including events, awards, or new products or services. It is to generate feature news stories. In light of their aim, press releases need to be two things: accurate and exciting. Journalists receive loads of press...