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Do You Know Your Book Genre?

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There can be many reasons why a book fails to grab readers, and while this blog concentrates mostly on the technical aspects and marketing side of self-publishing rather than the actual writing process, the choice of book genre can have major implications on both writing and marketing.

Writers often start writing a novel without giving their end product much thought, so when finished, it may sometimes be difficult to find a precise category or book genre for the book when it comes time to publish.

So here is a useful guide which explains with absolute clarity what the major genres represent, and what readers expect from each genre:

Via https://www.justpublishingadvice.com/do-you-know-your-book-genre/

Why Are Book Descriptions So Difficult To Write?

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Nothing kills a potential book sale faster than a poor book description, except perhaps for a terrible book cover. The combination of the two together is a death sentence.

Why is it so difficult for most authors to write book descriptions that grab potential book buyers?

Via http://www.justpublishingadvice.com/why-are-book-descriptions-so-difficult-to-write/

The 12 Question Fiction Writing Conflict Test

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You need to give your protagonist and your antagonist story goals. These story goals should be in conflict with each other. Tell a story where your readers can empathise with both your hero and your villain. Make both of them memorable and interesting. But how do you tell if you will have enough conflict in your novel? Answer our conflict test to find out.

Via http://writerswrite.co.za/the-12-question-fiction-writing-conflict-test

Authors Beware: Think Twice Before Signing a Contract

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Never sign a book contract with a publisher without doing your homework first. There are so many small publishers nowadays, and while some are good, there are many that are not so good. Even among some well-known small publishers, problems have arisen with overdue payment or no payment of royalties to authors.

Via http://www.justpublishingadvice.com/authors-beware-think-twice-before-signing-a-contract

25 Things to Know About Writing the First Chapter of Your Novel

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A reader walks into a bookstore. Spies an interesting book. What does she do? Picks it up. Flips to the first chapter. Or, if I can find the first chapter online somewhere, I’ll read it there. One way or another, I want to see that first chapter. Because that’s where you grab me by the balls or where you push me out the door. The first chapter is where you use me or lose me…

Via http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2012/05/29/25-things-to-know-about-writing-the-first-chapter/

How To Supercharge Your Writing With This Cinematic Technique

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Would you like to know how to supercharge your writing?

Today, novelists are using cinematic technique to create visually dynamic scenes.

Readers, used to watching movies and TV, have come to expect a more ‘cinematic’ experience when they read.

They want to watch the story unfold before their eyes rather than be told what is happening in summary or exposition.

Via http://writetodone.com/how-to-supercharge-your-writing/

How to Write an Irresistible Love Triangle | A Writer’s Path

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Ah, the love triangle. For the romantically inclined, is there anything more enticing, more gut-wrenching? The passion, the torn desires, the often vastly different futures – it’s simply too much! *back of hand to forehead in fainting gesture!* Okay, I’ll stop. But in all seriousness, a well-written triangle can have your readers not only emotionally invested in the characters and their struggles, but also in you as the writer…

Via How to Write an Irresistible Love Triangle | A Writer’s Path