How to Spot a High-Quality Writer
In today’s content saturated world, spotting a high-quality writer can seem like an impossible task. Everyone and anyone can label themselves a writer minus journalism school or training. The truth is the Internet is bursting at its cyber seams with people branding and labeling themselves as writers, copywriters, creative writers, professional writers, technical writers, and every other sort of writer on the most wanted list. But spotting the one-in-a-million, high-quality writer, that’s tough. Continue reading “How to Spot a High-Quality Writer”
Fiction Writing Rule #1
Fiction; the word gives me goose bumps. It embodies creativity, imagination, and the many facets of the human experience. It’s light and dark. It’s fun and frustrating. Best of all, experts (like Writer’s Digest) agree it has no set rules. You might say the number one rule of fiction writing is there are no rules, or at least none that cannot be broken. Continue reading “Fiction Writing Rule #1”
Long Live Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the most famous literary detective in history. In recent years, we’ve seen a smorgasbord of reincarnations from the dramatic Team Downey productions of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows to the BBC’s Sherlock. And let’s not forget the newest face set to grace the extraordinary detective in 2015, Ian McKellen. Recently, the legendary character and his adventures came under fire in a copyright dispute, which has left the ingenious literary masterpiece mostly in the public domain. Continue reading “Long Live Sherlock Holmes”
Inner Geek: Be True To You
I need a favor. It will only take about ten minutes of your time, and I promise there’s something awesome in it for you. Before we go on, I need you to ponder two questions. First, do you want to be successful? Second, do you want to be inspired—today, right now? Continue reading “Inner Geek: Be True To You”
2014 SEO News: Google Authorship Bit The Dust
As we gear up for the start of 2015 in T-minus three days, we’re spotlighting some of the biggest SEO news of 2014. As we lock in our cruise control for the final days of the year, let’s take a moment to consider some of the biggest changes, starting with Google Authorship biting the dust. Continue reading “2014 SEO News: Google Authorship Bit The Dust”
Insider Info: Small Business vs. Content Agency eBook Editor
2014 has been the year many in the content industry referred to as “The Year of Quality Content.” In fact, Digital Journal has dubbed 2014 the “Year of Content Marketing.” Regardless of how you label it, one thing is certain: Content matters more than ever. But what does this mean for self-pub and indie authors? What’s the takeaway as we speed, full throttle into 2015? Continue reading “Insider Info: Small Business vs. Content Agency eBook Editor”
Recovering from a Less Than Favorable eBook
Oops! It’s cute when a toddler says it, but “oops” really is one of the most terrifying words in the English language. If it pops out after you’ve published your first e-book, then Houston, we have a problem! Chances are, your “oops” was more along the lines of, “Oh, s^&#” or “F^&# me!” It’s okay to go sailor, but as disheartening as a self-publishing mistake can be, it does not signify the end. Continue reading “Recovering from a Less Than Favorable eBook”
An eBook Market Review & Guide to 2015
It’s a fact; e-books are no longer a mere novelty. They have officially become big business. In recent years, electronic books have begun to take over an ever-growing percentage of the literary market share. As we gear up for the New Year, one we predict to be filled with unprecedented content and literature, we’ve put together a snapshot of the e-book marketplace. Are you one of the hundreds of indie authors eking out a name for yourself in the e-market, or are you about to join the ranks? Either way, this blog is for you! Continue reading “An eBook Market Review & Guide to 2015”
Properly Capitalized Titles
What’s up with properly capitalized titles? Think you know the rules?
As writers — and especially editors — we are tasked with knowing the “what’s what” of the English language. In our industry, we cannot afford to be the writer that constantly makes grammatical mistakes. Likewise, we cannot be the editor that makes improper changes.
Think you know what’s what with title case? Continue reading “Properly Capitalized Titles”
10 Elements of High-Quality Content
Jayson DeMers said it best in his contributed article to Forbes, “‘Quality content’ is far more than just a buzzword marketers throw around for fun.” High-quality content has become a staple of online content creation, and it shouldn’t be shocking. The need for excellent written content has been ingrained in society for centuries. It can be traced back to the roots of verbal storytelling. If anything is shocking, it’s that it has taken so long for quality content to become a “thing” in cyberspace. But what exactly constitutes high-quality content? Continue reading “10 Elements of High-Quality Content”
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