Launching your first book? You might be staring at a hundred tabs right now, wondering: Which self-publishing platform is actually best for new authors? I’ve been there. When I self-published my first book, I thought the hardest part was writing it, but it turned out, choosing where to publish was just as overwhelming. Every platform […]
Writing a book is hard enough, but promoting it? That’s a whole other beast. You might think the hardest part was getting your story down on paper, revising it into something readable, and clicking “publish” on Amazon. There’s no doubt that publishing a book is a big deal. Most people never get that far. But
Writing a novel is like building a house from scratch, with nothing but scattered blueprints in your head and a pile of words that don’t quite behave. You’re juggling character arcs, pacing, plot holes, emotional beats, and motivation (yours and your protagonist’s). At some point, most writers hit a wall, not because they lack ideas,
One of the most common questions writers ask is: How long should my book be? Knowing the standard word and page counts for your book type can save you from a lot of rewriting, rejections, and confused readers. Word count can directly affect how your book is received. If a manuscript is too long or
Have you ever stared at your screen and wondered if your writing could actually pay off—literally? That thought crosses the minds of more writers than you might think. I remember sitting at my desk with a half-finished story, thinking, “Is this just a hobby, or can this actually go somewhere?” For a long time, I
Ever notice how books from the same big publisher show different brand names on the spine? You might pick up a gritty fantasy novel by Tor Books and a feel-good romance title from Avon, only to find out later they’re both published by giants like Macmillan or HarperCollins. That’s not a coincidence. It’s the power
You’ve written your book. You poured your heart into it, maybe stayed up too many late nights editing, tweaking chapters, and hitting “refresh” on your KDP dashboard. Eventually, you took the leap and self-published it on Amazon. You probably sold a few hundred copies—maybe more if you hustled on social media, ran some ads, or
“Thanks, Kazuki. I appreciate it.” “Anytime, Yuki. I’ll let your classmates know you’re okay now.” Yuki slept for a few minutes and was roused by a crunching noise near the bed. His mother had just returned and was emptying the paper bag of fruits. “Did I wake you?” she asked. “No, it’s okay, ‘kaasan. I’m
Right when he said that, someone knocked on the door. It was Kazuki. “Kazuki, come in.” Yuki’s mother let Kazuki in and offered him a seat. “I’ll leave you two. I’m going out to buy some fruit and snacks. Kazuki, do you need anything?” Yuki’s mother asked. “I’m good, Mito-san. Domo!” As soon as Yuki’s
“Help! Help us!” Ren shouted at the top of his lungs, tears gushing nonstop, his voice cracking and becoming increasingly inaudible to Yuki’s ears. “Yuki! Yuki! Please don’t leave me. Yuki!” He prayed that his voice would reach Yuki, wherever his mind and soul had wandered off to. Carefully, he laid Yuki on the road.
