Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

This essential guide tackles the most common challenges writers face, including rejection, editing, marketing, distribution, audience building, time management, and legal issues like copyright infringement. Our expert advice will help you navigate the complex world of publishing and achieve success. Plus, we'll guide you through the formatting process, even for eBooks that need to work on multiple devices and software.

Do you want to connect with readers and listeners on a deeper level? Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre? Are you interested in creative self-development? If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you. This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories—but this book is really about helping you reach readers and listeners with your words—and move to the next level in your writing.

Jump into the captivating world of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit with Creativity for Sale, an inspiring how-to guide by creative director and bestselling author Radim Malinic. Full of tried, tested, and proven insights gained from 20+ years in the creative industry, this book is your personal blueprint to turn your passion into profit.

"First Time Author's Guide" is concise and practical yet comprehensive, covering crucial elements like the writing process, self-publishing, and marketing. The audiobook demystifies the world of writing and publishing, breaking it into manageable chunks that even the most novice writer can understand.

Bestselling children's author Andy Stanton has made a career out of writing differently—from the unconventional ‘hero' of his bestselling Mr Gum series to his penchant for absurdist plots, his children's books are anything but formulaic. When a friend introduces him to ChatGPT, the new large language chatbot, Andy is as sceptical as he is curious. Can this jumble of algorithms really mimic the spontaneity of human thought? Could it one day replace human authors like him for good? And are we soon to be ruled over by despotic robot overlords.

Toxic hustle culture is coming for us all, and successful freelance writers learn how to work smarter, not harder. In Six-Figure Freelance Writer, author Amy Suto shares her tried-and-true strategies on how she lands high-paying, high-quality projects as a memoir ghostwriter and creative copywriter—all while traveling the world and not working crazy hours. The success of her freelance writing brand Sutoscience LLC has allowed her to write for billion-dollar companies and rising startups while working remotely from beautiful destinations like Lisbon, Portugal and Venice, Italy.

Are you tired of putting in endless hours and energy into writing a book, only to have it fall flat due to a dull book cover? Your book cover is the first impression readers have of your work, and you want it to be a good one. This is where "Top Ten Mistakes Authors Make When Creating a Book Cover" comes in—a comprehensive guide designed to help you avoid common mistakes and create a cover that accurately represents your book.

Are you struggling to create a sales pitch that really resonates with your audience? Look no further than "Top Ten Things to Consider for a Great Sales Pitch"! This ultimate guide will take you through the ten most important steps to creating a sales pitch that will grab your target audience's attention and convince them to buy your book.

It’s time to take your authorship to the next level. Navigate the intricacies of self-publishing and book marketing using the same methods clients pay her tens of thousands of dollars for. Get Self-Promote and Succeed and let this writer’s guide to promoting, marketing, and selling your nonfiction book be the reason your journey heads toward success.

In this comprehensive guide, we provide the top ten things authors should keep in mind when finding and working with an editor. From determining your editing needs to maintaining a positive relationship with your editor, this guide covers everything you need to know to ensure a successful collaboration.

What if I told you that Conventional Wisdom doesn't work for writing nonfiction books? Best-selling author Jerry Minchey serves up bite-sized chapters of sage advice and easy-to-implement, proven techniques showing you step-by-step how to start writing your nonfiction book today.

Ever dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you—and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer.

Once Upon A Real Life transports your real life into that of a fairytale, you will explore the people you meet everyday and turn them into fictional characters so that you can learn exactly how best to battle your real life demons.

Journalists hate the term fake news, but there's a troubling reality: spin doctors routinely try to dupe them into reporting misleading and distorted stories. Award-winning journalist Cecil Rosner insists there is something we can do about this. We can pressure news organizations to stop blindly regurgitating the firehose of press releases and focus instead on determining what is actually true. Rosner empowers listeners by sharing his techniques for detecting misinformation and disinformation.

Self-Publishing For Dummies takes you through the entire process of publishing your own books, starting with the writing and editing process and moving through cover design, printing options, distribution channels, and marketing to a target audience. With the advice in this book, you can tackle self-publishing, no matter what genre you write in. You'll learn how to retain full control over your work and keep the profits from the sales of your book.