Editor's Note: We welcome comments, questions, and corrections on any of the statements made in this article. We strive for accuracy and fairness. Opinion/Analysis Here's the sad truth. Very few self-published writers succeed by exclusively publishing on Amazon,...
The premise in a story can be defined in one or two sentences as the central idea of your story. A good premise is a basis for how an outcome will be decided. It is about what happens to the characters as a result of the actions in a story. Some broad examples are...
Interview: Paper Doll Lina, Robyn Lucas, Lake Union Publishing – debut novelist Robyn Lucas delivers an honest and deeply moving portrait of life as the victim of domestic abuse—something she experienced first-hand during her 19-year marriage.
Writing Insights: Can an Editor or Agent Assure I Will Be Published?
In a story, usually, the antagonist works against the protagonist to create the main conflict. He/she thwarts the hero's efforts to achieve a critical goal. Some famous examples of villains are Hannibal Lecter, Norman Bates, and Darth Vader. Who is your antagonist?...
Writing Insights – 20-Second Writing Tip: Create a Hook for Your Book
How Amazon pays you to sell a book depends on whether you are publishing through its self-publishing platform and in which plan you select, or whether you have an agent and have sold to Amazon's own publishing unit which operates more on the lines of a traditional...
Unthinkable, Brad Parks, Thomas & Mercer – Bestselling author Brad Parks is a pro at taking unusual, even “out there” premises, then populating them with relatable characters and grounding them in such realistic detail you almost believe the story could really happen.
Editor's Note: In June 2021, Congress introduced legislation that, if passed, could force Amazon to break up. The bills come after a 15-month investigation into whether big tech has monopoly power in the economy. Opinion/Analysis Imagine a future America in which 80...
Writing Insights – Unfortunately, there is no sure way to know if your self-published novel will succeed.
