How to Organize an Author Event as an Independent Author

How to Organize an Author Event as an Independent Author

After your book is written, your hope as an author is for your work to reach interested readers and grow a fan base. But how do you establish connections and locate those readers? One effective approach is to arrange events such as live readings and panel discussions....
Word Count in Novels: Is It Important?

Word Count in Novels: Is It Important?

Word count — it’s a simple enough thing — write the words and count them. But do word counts really matter when you are writing your novel, and is book length an important thing to consider before publishing? Although there’s no absolute answer, and there’s always an...
Navigating Reviewer Fatigue

Navigating Reviewer Fatigue

Peer reviewed journals often try to promote timely publication as a selling point to potential authors. An efficient publication process is crucial for scholars who are publishing time-sensitive research and who are required to publish in many disciplines for career...