If you’re looking for a historical mystery to curl up to this winter, add Rising Water by Casandra Chesser to your list.
How to create great author website content
Author websites are scary. This is a skill set you may not have. And even if you know how to build a website, what are you supposed to put on it? How do you create author website content?
Book Pitch Prep List: How to pitch your manuscript
There are many routes to traditional publishing—cold queries and pitch sessions, Twitter events and contests. Some of these options will take you directly to publishing house editors; most funnel through the ever-elusive Literary Agent.
Custom book art for authors and mom writer must-haves
We customize the font for your genre, add your title, pen name and all of the punctuation from your work. We can do the first chapter of your novel, a short story, a poetry collection, or any other work you’d like to commemorate.
Plottr Demo: How to use Plottr and other fantastic features
One of our favorite book planning programs at Moms Who Write is Plottr. You’ve probably heard of these writing tools, maybe you’re familiar with Plottr specifically. Maybe you even bought it but you’re not sure what to do with it.
Powerful children’s books to celebrate Black History Month
There are a wealth of black history books for children on the market and books are a wonderful resource for learning about prominent figures, culture, and societal changes in an age-appropriate manner.
Author rules: How to succeed under a flexible creative process
I took a look at my responsibilities and resources. I know myself and my limitations. I trust my strengths. Here’s what I now believe about author rules.
5 Types of Book Editors: Which do you need?
In book publishing, there are 5 major types of editors you’ll come across. It’s important to understand the function of each so you can make informed decisions on which you need and when you need them.
How much will it cost to self-publish my book?
Taking your book from written to published is a bit more complicated than it sounds. You can easily end up spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars in self-publishing costs along the way if you don’t know what to look for.
Synopsis vs Blurb: Why you need both to create a powerful query
If there are two publishing industry terms I see mixed up the most, it’s probably synopsis vs blurb. Both are very important to the publishing process, so it’s important to know the difference to be professional in conversation, and to accomplish your publishing goals.