Learning how to write dialogue can be one of the trickiest parts of humanizing your characters. Let’s take a look at some surefire tips guaranteed to bring your characters to life. Learn to Listen The foundation of realistic dialogue lies in your ability to listen. Observe how people around you speak, their mannerisms, their […]
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Writing a book is a profound and deeply rewarding venture, but knowing how to stay motivated throughout the entire process can be challenging. Whether you’re just beginning you’re just starting out or halfway through your manuscript, finding and sustaining inspiration is essential. Today, we’ll explore the ways to ignite your creative spark and maintain
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Self-publishing pricing can be mystifying for any writer, regardless of experience level. To get you on the right track, let’s take a look at some of the more common questions we receive here at Presto Page regarding our pricing policies. How much is shipping? Ground shipping is free! We also offer expedited shipping at
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Self-publishing book production can offer an overwhelming number of choices to any author, regardless of experience level. To get you on the right track, let’s take a look at some of the more common questions we receive here at Presto Page regarding our book production processes. Which is better, perfect binding or spiral binding?
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Self-publishing can be overwhelming for any writer, regardless of experience level, and one of the trickiest parts is learning to prepare files for publication. To get you on the right track, let’s take a look at some of the more common questions we receive here at Presto Page about the file-prep process. How do
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Research is what defines a book’s authority and credibility, and knowing how to research a book means the difference between success and failure. A nonfiction book, after all, is only as strong as the research that went into it. So let’s take a look at some strategies to make sure your project is built
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When it comes to storytelling, learning how to write a sequel is a wonderful skill in your literary repertoire. The ending of one book, after all, is often just the beginning of another. Writing a book is a thrilling journey, and the sequel is its continuation — a chance to revisit beloved characters or
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Knowing how to plan a book project is an important piece of the publishing puzzle. It can help you stay organized, on track, and focused. It can also help you identify any potential problems early on and develop solutions. How to plan a book project: Getting started Let’s take a look at the earliest
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Starting to write a first draft can be a daunting task, but it’s an essential step in the writing process. The first draft is your chance to get your ideas down on paper (or screen) and start to develop your story. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it should be complete. General tips
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Storytellers have employed a particular cast of eight character archetypes since the very dawn of history. So to create narratives that resonate, let’s embark on a quest into the world of Joseph Campbell’s character archetypes. (Other thinkers delineate these archetypes differently. Carl Jung, for example, identifies 12.) Join us on this heroic journey as
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