Introduction In the last post, we discussed how to format your manuscript to prepare it for printing (whether it be for traditional publication or print-on-demand. Regardless of which path you take, it is often beneficial to prepare the manuscript for electronic publication as well. The content remains the same, of course, but the formatting is quite…
Part 2 of a series on self-publishing. Formatting for paperback and eBook, cover design, Createspace, Kindle, and iBook. Mark McFaddyn
The old adage that “everyone has a book in them” is, in my opinion, true. that is, everyone has a story that could entertain, teach, or inspire others. Of course, Christopher Hitchens take on the saying was “everybody does have a book in them, but in most cases that’s where it should stay.” I assume he…
Whether you appreciate his style or content, it is hard to deny that Kurt Vonnegut was a master of language—intelligent, creative, and meaningful. Here is his list of eight rules for writing a short story, from his collection Bagombo Snuff Box: Uncollected Short Fiction. : Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that…
Navesh Chitrakar/Reuters Most of you are aware of the devastating earthquake which struck Nepal on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Nepal is a small country, with many widespread mountain villages; it is most famous for the base camps and ascent to Mount Everest, but also relies heavily on tourism. The earthquake has taxed the country far beyond…
Our monthly Newsletter for February is now live! Tips on writing and editing from around the web. Short, original articles about writing, editing, and book promotion. A selection of recommended books for writers and editors. The most-read posts from our blog. Books notices: press releases and information about new indie books. Sulis exists to help…