IndieMad Updates & Writer Tips Day #2
Hello there folks!
We hope you are doing well. Here at the hub, we know how important descriptions are in terms of writing characters. A good rule of thumb is to describe all of your characters in the same way. If you decide to write about certain features, do it for all of them, especially main characters!
The page, Writing With Color, has helped many authors out when it comes to describing skin. There is a menagerie of ways to describe characters in the most respectful fashion, so be sure to do your research!
It's important to be mindful as you write how you are depicting your characters to your readers, and readers will very much appreciate you for it!
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Greetings Writers & Readers! When it comes to self-publishing, the distribution should be kept in mind. Do you want to stick just to one site, or do you want to distribute widely? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. For example, if you are exclusive to Amazon, you can utilize "Kindle Unlimited", which people have mixed success with. If you widely distribute, there's different chances to get the book into readers' hands. It's all about what you think would be the best for your...
Greetings Writers & Readers! For those looking to go into traditional at some point, it's important to keep in mind not to sign a contract right away or on whim. One author shares her experience here with regard to a predatory contract. You do not want to sign the rights for your work away to someone who will take advantage of you. The best practice is to get someone experienced in the field to look the contract over, like a lawyer. This can be extremely expensive, however, but looking into...
Greetings Writers & Readers! Checklists on what to do can be super valuable when it comes to self publishing. This post here dives into details, which can be helpful for both new and returning authors. There is definitely a process when it comes to self publishing, and while there is no definite way to do things, experienced authors will share what works for them. In terms of "Advanced Reader Copies", which is excellent for early reviews on a work, you would want to send them out 3-6 months...