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Writer’s Toolbox: It’s here! Word tracker for 2013
I adore Nora Roberts. The first romance novel I ever read was Divine Evil, and I’ve been in love with Roberts’ books ever since. Whether you enjoy her novels or not, you have to admire her dedication the profession. Her book-list says it all. She writes … Continue reading →
Writers’ Toolbox: The Ultimate Character Sheet
Fire Eyes in the Dark created The Ultimate Character Sheet. It’s a red link at the bottom of her Writing Aids page. I’m very impressed with the detail this sheet goes into. If you’re looking for a little help getting … Continue reading →
Writers’ Toolbox: Formatting Your eBook (Part 2)
I apologize for my lack of posts lately. Things have gotten crazy around here, but I have a lot of new resources to share with authors when I do find the time. First on the list is part 2 of T.A. Grey’s eBook formatting guide.
Writers’ Toolbox: Formatting Your eBook (Part 1)
T.A. Grey has created an excellent post on how to customize the inside of your self-published ebook. She’d decided to break the instructions up into sections, Formatting your eBook (Part 1) is available now.
Writers’ Toolbox: 10 Checkpoints for Your Scene
Every scene in your book should count, whether its purpose is to further the plot or build empathy for your characters. This is why I liked the article 10 Checkpoints for Your Scene. It’s a neat little checklist that will … Continue reading →

Does the Bankruptcy Clause in Your Publishing Contract Really Protect You?
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware You may have read that Medallion Press filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection at the end of October (that's the kind that results in liquidation). According to PW,In its filing, the publisher listed assets of $100,001 to $500,000 and liabilities in the same range. It cited between 200 to 999 creditors.Unde […]
Authors Sue Owner of Green Ivy Publishing, Alleging Fraud
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer BewareI first started getting questions about Illinois-based Green Ivy Publishing in 2015. From its website (here's what it looked like then, courtesy of the Wayback Machine), it was clearly pay-to-play--not least in its use of the term "hybrid" to describe itself. Genuine hybrid publishers do exist, but f […]
The Continued Decline of Author Solutions
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware Last week, Bowker released its periodic report on ISBN output in the self-publishing field, updated with 2016 and 2017 figures.There are many interesting bits of information in the report--including CreateSpace's hulking dominance of the field, with more than 10 times the output of its closest competitor, Sma […]