Today we’re going to begin discussing point of view: WHO is telling your story? What information does that narrator have access to? It sounds simple, but many are the writers who have made point of view mistakes, or who aren’t completely sure about that pesky “second person.” Basically, there are three points of view, called…
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We hope this post finds you proceeding smoothly along the self-publishing road! If, however, you’ve been hitting a few bumps (or road blocks!) lately, you’ve come to the right place. Today we present our fourth batch of suggestions for staying the course when the obstacles seem insurmountable, and when writer’s block has you thinking of a career…
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So, you’re still staring at the monitor, fingers frozen over the keyboard? Never fear, we’ve got some new ideas and suggestions for breaking down the wall known as “writer’s block.” If this is your first exposure to this series, check out the previous posts on the topic here and here. Writer’s block can be like the…
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To fully immerse our audience in the worlds and settings we craft for them in our self-published novels, it’s important to let readers engage all their senses. Last time we presented the first part of this article, in which we covered sight and sound; today we’ll discuss touch, smell and taste. Touch Our heroes often…
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The majority of people connect most strongly with visual stimuli. As a self-publishing writer, it is our job to make sure we cater to all our readers’ senses to fully immerse them in the world we are creating for them on the page. But how to best do that? It’s All in the Details During…
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You were inspired. You started out strong, but you’re starting to run out of gas before the finish line. Not to worry! Here are five surefire tips to help you complete your manuscript and self-publish it. Put them into practice and you’ll be holding your first book signing before you know it. 1. Set a target date…
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Research is a must for self-published authors because it shows that you are informed and knowledgeable on a topic, and it gives you instant credibility with potential readers. Don’t think that research is only necessary for nonfiction authors; fiction writers can benefit from doing their homework, too! The good news is that when you are…
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Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Patti Galietta author of Angel’s Christmas Miracle, Check her out on Twitter, Goodreads and Pinterest. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information on self-publishing your book with Balboa Press. Just like everyone I…
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Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of Valerie Haynes Perry author of Write the Book You Want, For more information, check out her website and Facebook. Download the Balboa Press free publishing guide to receive more information on self-publishing your book with Balboa Press. Writing can…
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Balboa Press publishes articles written by our authors in which they share some aspect of their self-publishing journeys. These are the words of KJ Landis, author of Superior Self: Reaching Superior Health For A Superior Self and other books. For more about KJ, check out her website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram. Download the Balboa Press free publishing…
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