BookBuzzr author Albert Gallant‘s eBook Knights of the Dragon(Of Knights and Wizards Book 1) recently hit #3 spot on the Amazon in Literature & Fiction category. We reached out to Gallant to learn more about him. The screenshot below was taken on June 01, 2016. Knights of the Dragon has been #1 several times. 1.Could […]
Finding Success as a Writer: The Ultimate Guide (Infographic)
Becoming a successful writer isn’t something you can boil down into a single formula. There are many paths to success. One thing we can all agree upon, is that a strong excerpt for your book is a great place to start. Today I’m going to offer some tips for crafting a perfect excerpt for your […]
5 Lessons I’ve Learned From The Design of My Book Covers
We’ve all heard the phrase: NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER… With regards to others and, sometimes even books, it is true. You may get much more than what you see as it may just be the tip of the iceberg; the opening to a phenomenal masterpiece. During the course of the design of […]
The Design of an Attractive Book Cover
Book cover design is one of the most controversial areas of design. On the one hand, book covers are beautiful and original, on the other – they are sometimes boring and similar to each other since everything is done to maximize sales. While the layout rules remain more or less stable and versatile for decades, […]
Top 7 Famous Literary Bars You Should Visit
One of the most enduring clichés about us writers is that our two natural habitats are a cabin in the woods, where we work in silence, surrounded by thousands of books, and a local bar or coffee shop. Since the latter have become places where hipsters, nerds, and urbanites gather, there are very few places […]
How To Pitch Your Book
This is the eleventh post in Joe Biel’s Business of Publishing series. Each article attempts to spread information about best practices within the the publishing industry and clarify common confusions. Microcosm Publishing focuses on empowering readers to create the world that they want to see around them. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary on Feb […]
How to Use Arthurian Legend to Engage Today’s Young Readers
The Legend that Never Dies
By Cheryl Carpinello
The Legend that Never Dies
By Cheryl Carpinello
Almost 1500 years have passed since the beginning of the Legend of King Arthur. Ancient history you say—well, actually, medieval history, and one that should matter little to young readers accustomed to instant communication and worldwide access in seconds. However, kids today—and a significant number of adults—continue to embrace the medieval world, specifically Arthurian Legend. […]
10 Life changing books Authors must read this New Year
New Year always brings an opportunity to reflect on the year just passed and looks to the future; it is a chance to set new goals and to change the way we see ourselves. Part of this process of self improvement can be helped by reading the right books; here are the top ten must […]
Formula for a Long Lasting Promotion for Your Children’s Book
E-Book + E-Gift + Cross Promotion = Great FREE Promotion for Children’s Books By Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers In a discussion I had with one of the longtime subscribers to my SharingwithWriters newsletter, Wanda Luthmam, author of The Lilac Princess, she said, “Of course the […]
7 Ways Writing for Reluctant Young Readers Differs from Writing for Readers by Cheryl Carpinello
Throughout my 25 years as a high school English teacher, I learned to recognize the Readers and Reluctant Readers who sat in my classroom. My Readers would quickly flip through of pages of each book as I handed them out, glancing at the chapter headings and turning to the first chapter. My Reluctant Readers also […]
Fiona Ingram’s Top Five Marketing Methods for Children’s Books
“Discoverability” is the word on every author’s lips as they try to get their books into the spotlight, making readers aware of their new releases and hoping for reviews and of course sales. With so many books being released every day, getting noticed is a huge and sometimes seemingly insurmountable problem. Since I released my […]