This is the question I googled today: How long should a chapter be?
The concurring answer I received is, “The length of a string.”
But is that really the answer? I don’t think so. I visited many articles today and heard of 40,000 word chapters and one sentence chapters. Writers can do what they want, but should they?
Daily Archives: February 24, 2013
Fact: Women are More Successful Self-published Authors
According to the recent Taleist survey of self-published writers, women authors are more successful than men.
Does this fact surprise you? It surprised me – not because I lack faith in my female counterparts (far from it), but because when you compare it to the traditional book publishing industry, it’s the men who dominate.
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Top 10 Book Cover Design Tips For Self-Publishers
You must first realize that a book’s cover is the equivalent of a product’s packaging. What is on that cover, or packaging, is advertising. You must figure out what needs to be on that cover in order for a buyer to choose your book over the many others that cover the same topic. What needs to be on your book’s cover that will draw in, or attract, a buyer? You must separate yourself from your personal feelings about your book, and think like the buyer would think. What would attract you to a book like yours? Your book cover’s ability to attract buyers will have a direct effect on how well your books sells. So, don’t be afraid to design several covers. And don’t be afraid to hire professional help.
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