How Cognitive Load Theory Can Make Your Writing Easier to Read and Harder to Put Down. The Psychology of Writing Series: Part III
Cognitive theory and why every author should know how to use it.
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Copyright 101 for Authors: Protect Your Words Everywhere
Essential copyright basics every author should know.
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Why Readers’ Brains Can’t Let Things Go (the Zeigarnik Effect). The Psychology of Writing Series: Part II
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.
Curiosity, Attention & the Art of Not Letting Go. The Psychology of Writing Series: Part I
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
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 7: Writing Book Descriptions – The Copywriting Toolbox
Writing book descriptions isn’t about writing a plot summary—it’s a sales page disguised as a story, and it needs to do one thing brilliantly: make the right reader click “Buy Now.” Whether you’re writing a self-help book or a spicy romance, your blurb should hook interest, stir emotion, and promise transformation. Here’s how to write
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 6: Keywords, Categories & Codes – Because Great Books Deserve to Be Found
Here’s a number that should stop any indie author mid-scroll: over 4,500 new books are published on Amazon every single day. That’s not a typo. That’s the digital slush pile your brilliant book is up against. Now, before you run off to scream into a pillow, take a deep breath. Because here’s the good news:
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 5: Book Cover Design – Because Your Words Deserve a Showstopping Outfit
Here’s a stat that should stop every indie author in their beautifully typeset tracks: you have about 3–7 seconds to grab a potential reader’s attention with your book cover design—especially in thumbnail size on Amazon. Three. Seconds. That’s less time than it takes to sneeze. And yet, in that blink of time, a reader will
The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) – Step 3 The First Edit
So you’ve written your first draft. Congratulations! Now comes the real magic: learning how to self-edit your book without losing your voice, your plot, or your sanity. That, my friend, is like forging a sword in dragonfire. It’s hot, messy, and requires wild determination. But now? Now we polish. We sharpen. We inspect every inch
How to Price Your Indie Book (Without Underselling Your Genius)
Fiction outlining is essential for creating a strong book and getting it published in your lifetime. Read on to discover what makes an outline great.
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How to Self-Publish Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet)—Step 2: The First Draft
Fiction outlining is essential for creating a strong book and getting it published in your lifetime. Read on to discover what makes an outline great.
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