Books

Selling a nonfiction book can be very challenging. But a good, strong nonfiction book proposal, with all the correct elements in it, can make the task less overwhelming and can garner more...

Writing a research book on any subject can seem very intimidating. Writing a book on numismatics (coin collecting) is no exception. However, by understanding how to prepare for and organize a...

WordPerfect has been around since the 1980s, and while it is no longer the leading word processor, it still has a host of loyal followers. The new WordPerfect has numerous features designed to...

Manga is a term for Japanese comics, many of which are adapted in popular anime series like Naruto, Bleach and One Piece. Reading manga can be very entertaining and a welcomed break from dreary...

The biggest challenge any writer can face is in staying focused. Despite their best efforts, many authors are easily distracted and can have a hard time getting back into the writing zone. But...

Charles Dickens (1812-1870), author of A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, and Oliver Twist, is one of the most well-known writers in English literature, and one remarkably successful in his...

"Naruto," the incredibly popular anime and manga series, has a vast array of websites dedicated to uploading manga chapters. Most of these are fan translated, and may be different from the...

Naruto, the incredibly popular manga and anime series, has earned a loyal following from its humble beginnings in Shonen Jump. Fans have kept up the demand for more Naruto manga, and since...

"Boys Over Flowers" is the English translation of the popular Japanese manga "Hana Yori Dango" by Kamio Youko. It is the story of a poor girl, Makino Tsukushi, and her struggles within a school of...

You have always wanted to write a niche book, but were afraid that it was just too difficult. Follow these easy steps and you too can be a published author on any non-fiction niche.

So you have written a great book. Do you know where it fits? If it's fiction, is it a contemporary novel, a mystery, a fantasy, science fiction, a thriller, a romance, children's middle-grade...

Whether in anime or manga form, Naruto has been incredibly popular with both Japanese and American audiences. American publishing houses tend to take months to publish new Naruto manga, and...

Write Your Novel in a Month? You can't write a novel in a month. Don't tell that to the over 21,000 people from around the world who did just that last November in the 2008 NaNoWriMo

It is sometimes hard to get started, but after you start thinking of some ideas, they usually will not stop coming to you. The hardest part for me is, sometimes, trying to write as fast as I can...

Writing a full-length book can be a daunting task. However, by preparing a thorough outline and allowing yourself to make mistakes while writing your first draft, this task can be organized into a...

As a published author of fiction and a local newspaper columnist, Mr. Turtledove often receives requests to read work from people who aspire to see their work in print. A pattern developed after...

The first in a 4-part series, we'll talk about creating characters, plotting, and building a routine. The runners who come across that starting line fast and in good form have the best chance of...

Writing a book is as individual an activity as is painting and sculpting. Every writer has his own process, and what works for one may not work for another. Most professional writers develop...

People intending to take a vacation like to know about the places they want to visit. That's why travel books are so popular. Writing travel books cannot only be financially rewarding for a...

There was a time when creating a book was the exclusive realm of book publishers, but with the advent of modern technology, anyone can do it. You still may need a printer and bookbinder, but you...

Many how-to books on the market are geared toward the interests of teenagers. The most successful ones, however, are the ones written by young-at-heart authors who not only have strong memories of...

Although every generation of young people likes to believe they're the first to ever fall madly in love, feel fretful about the future or stress out about not fitting in with the "cool" crowd,...

The first sentence of a book is the one that grabs the attention of your reader, a potential literary agent or publisher. A strong opening sentence to your novel may convince people browsing in...

People buy nonfiction books to learn from---and to be inspired by---the firsthand experiences of others. Whether the topic relates to business and investment strategies, surviving a devasting...

If you plan to pursue a career as a first-line reader or editor for a publishing house, you need to be able to not only analyze the core elements of a novel but also be able to assess how it...

The parts of a novel can include a preface, the chapters and chapter headings, small summaries about each chapter, and an epilogue. Consider including all or none of the extra elements when...

When submitting a book manuscript, follow standard formatting guidelines, which make your text easier to read and allow copy editors room for editorial marks and comments. Requirements such as a...

If you are writing, or have written, a manuscript that you are considering submitting to publishers it needs to be as polished as possible. We’ve all heard horror stories of editors turning down...

You don't have to be a famous person to write a biography or to have one written about you. Many ordinary people write biographies, and these biographies can be interesting and inspiring. Whether...

For most people, the thought of sitting down and writing a book is pretty daunting. A writer may have many exciting ideas, but getting them down on paper in a way that is organized, cohesive, and...

I briefly went over first chapters yesterday in regards to boring characters. In chapter one it is tantamount that you create a character that your reader is going to want to know more about. But...

Today we're going to talk about your main character. He (or she, but for the sake of consistency and readability, from here on out will be referred to as “he”) is the centerpiece of your novel,...

Whether you want to link together a set of blog posts into a series, or you are posting a novel online, chapter by chapter, sometimes you want to make it easy for people to start at the beginning...

Always wanted to write that book but never knew how to get started? Tired of getting lost in pages of text without any reference to remind you of what happened where? What this article will...

Writing a book from scratch certainly seems like a daunting job; almost a Herculean effort for some people. And it is if you approach from it from the perspective of a completed book. The key to...

Do you have trouble focusing on a book for long periods of time? Does your mind start to wander after a chapter or two? Are you having a tough time getting through a book? If you want to...

I went through a stage where I would go to the library or the book store and pick up self help books. I can't imagine how much wasted energy, time, and money that I put into this habit. Here's...

It is not hard to figure out how to write a book although it seems like a daunting task. A literary book is a huge undertaking, but it can be a lot of fun and a great experience for anyone who...

The "How To" section of major bookstores like Borders and Barnes and Noble have expanded in recent years. How To series like "For Dummies" and "Complete Idiot's Guides" allow the average person to...

What a great feeling to have a book contract before the book is written. For writers that are interested in writing for Children try your hand at writing nonfiction. MOST publishers are interested...

Maybe you're part of a critique circle and you have a chapter to read for the next meeting. Or perhaps you've finished your first tour de force and need to give it a proper read-through. By...

How to overcome writers block, an easy to understand method to overcome the lack of moving forward with your novella, novel, story, or any article.

Writing fanfiction is a hobby that many Harry Potter fans have picked up. You can find several fanfiction archives throughout the Internet. If you're interested in writing one of your own, you...

Writing is tough, writing well is even tougher. And at the top of the tough list is writing, while you keep in mind things that might turn off an agent or perhaps an acquisition editor in that...

Writing an outline should be the first step in writing any book. E-books are no exception. Having an outline will keep your writing on track and prevent you from forgetting to add important...

Writing an ebook is a great way to share your ideas online either for profit or as a way to promote another existing product or business.

Did you know that you have several books in you just waiting to come out? Let me tell you why, you have creative imagination that you can put to use. And everyone, I mean everyone has a story...

Can't bring yourself to sit down with a book? You always hear people say they wish they read more (or at all). These tips may help you sit still for once.

You’ve finished writing your book and have decided to self-publish it. You can either self-publish it independently or use a POD (print-on-demand) publisher. In either case, if you want your...

If you have put together a book and want people to be able to access the topics in the books quickly, then making a table of contents will enable your readers to find the information they are...