Skip to content The Psychology of Writing Series: How Narrative Transportation Absorbs Readers Fully
Cognitive theory and why every author should know how to use it.
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The Psychology of Writing Series: How Processing Fluency Makes Your Writing Feel Effortless — and Impossible to Ignore
Cognitive theory and why every author should know how to use it.
The Psychology of Writing Series: How Cognitive Load Theory Can Make Your Writing Easier to Read and Harder to Put Down
Cognitive theory and why every author should know how to use it.
Copyright 101 for Authors: Protect Your Words Everywhere
Essential copyright basics every author should know.
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The Psychology of Writing Series: Why Readers’ Brains Can’t Let Things Go (the Zeigarnik Effect)
Ever notice how the hardest part of writing is starting… but the hardest part of reading is stopping? When the book is any good, of course.
The Psychology of Writing Series: Curiosity, Attention & the Art of Not Letting Go
There’s a moment every writer lives for. The reader leans forward. Their brain itches. They have to know what comes next. That moment isn’t magic. It’s psychology. Welcome to the Curiosity Effect — a well-documented psychological phenomenon that explains why some writing grips us instantly, how it keeps attention in a distracted world, and why
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When to Publish a Book: Timing Your Bestseller
Publishing a book internationally is a bit like juggling hedgehogs while riding a unicycle—tricky, prickly, and potentially hilarious if you don’t die of embarrassment first. Timing, however, can turn your literary chaos into a triumph. Certain genres sell better at certain times of the year, and yes, the market does notice when your book shows up fashionably
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Vanity-Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: What Every Smart Author Needs to Know
If a publisher says “we love your book”, offers you a publishing contract — and then asks you to pay — pause before you sign. Paying for services isn’t always a red flag, but it matters how you’re paying, what you’re getting, and who keeps control. You’ve done the hard work. You’ve written a manuscript.
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The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 9: Marketing – Keeping the Momentum Alive
Why Smart Authors Don’t Stop Talking About Their Book Rachel’s book launch was a hit. She sold a decent number of copies. Reviews came in. Friends and followers cheered. And then… silence. No posts. No emails. No mentions. By month two, sales had flatlined—and her Amazon rank slipped into oblivion. This is the part no
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 8: Pre-Launch Book Marketing – Make Some Noise Before You Go Live
Sophie had finally typed “The End.” Her manuscript was edited, her cover looked amazing, and her launch date was just a few weeks away. But now? Silence. She’d told a few friends. Posted a teaser on Facebook. And then the creeping doubt arrived: “What if no one’s waiting when it goes live?” “What if I’ve
