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🛑 If you are an AUTHOR, or thinking about self publishing, I suggest you STOP and read this. (*sigh*, this book was stolen too) This is not a fiction novel, but a scarily true account of how authors all over the internet are having their works stolen, redistributed, edited and plagiarised, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔. WHAT I WISH I HAD HAVE KNOWN, BEFORE SELF-PUBLISHING ON WATTPAD: If you are a keen writer and are looking for a starting place to dip your toes into the world of publishing, you are not alone. I was once in your shoes as well. However the internet is a nasty place out there, and no matter how much research you do, if you are like me, you might have missed potentially the most important deciding point of all. "If I'd have known my hard work, blood sweat and tears, would be so carelessly copy and pasted elsewhere without me even knowing, I would have thought twice about where I chose to publish my work." Read about how works all over Wattpad and other self-publishing platforms are being redistributed without authors' consent. *** This book also contains a step-by-step guide to publishing on Amazon KDP. *** Please share this to as many people as you can, to get the word out, for those who are unknowing victims of theft, just like I was, for 11 whole months. ~~~ First Published on: Tuesday 3rd of May, 2022 ~~~ *this book is being adapted into a paperback for publishing* please keep an eye out for the updated version!

"You silly, silly girl," a voice whispered close to my ear. And as I tried to open my eyes to look at my rescuer, I felt a soft kiss on my forehead. "W-who are y-you?" I stuttered, the cold making me shiver uncontrollably as I asked my rescuer quietly before completely succumbing to darkness. The only thing I would remember before the darkness totally got to me would be my rescuer's eyes. Those bright, golden eyes I'd never seen on anyone.

Finishing a manuscript is an achievement. Preparing it properly is a responsibility. Many writers rush to publish without fully understanding the importance of editing, proofreading, positioning, and strategic promotion. The result? Good stories that never reach their full potential. This guide helps serious writers achieve clarity, structure, and professional growth. Inside, you'll find practical insights on copyediting, manuscript refinement, publishing guidance, book descriptions, and smart promotion strategies. Because writing the book is only the first step. Strengthening it is what sets you apart.

I graduated in 2012 with a Master of Fine Arts for Writing for Children from Hamline University, where I got to work with folks like Gary Schmidt, Mary Logue, Laura Ruby, Anne Ursu, Swati Avasthi, and Gene Luen Yang, and wrote two books while I was there (technically three), and it was the greatest thing ever for a writer. Are you serious about writing? Well duh, of course you are, you're posting chapters on Wattpad like crazy, and when people talk to you, they catch you in the middle of a paragraph and then they wonder why you're grumpy while you're like DUDE I AM TRYING TO WRITE THIS SCENE. Well, this is my scattershot series of little writing helpful things. (This basically means that I'm racing into this Wattpad book with my eyes shut and actually don't know where I'm starting because the thought of starting is freaking me out as usual, BUT once I get started on this thing I'll be fine.) I'll talk about things that have helped me as a writer -- I don't call 'em rules but suggestions. I'll give you some writing exercises to try for fun. I'll give you writing stuff that the folks at Hamline taught me at the MFA workshops. I'll give you beginner writer stuff and I'll give you advanced writer stuff and wrap it in a big writerly ball. And I'll make it fun. No use in being boring, I mean seriously. And if you have a topic you want me to cover, let me know and I'll cover it for you.

When the ink drops you can't help but fall in love This is a compilation of a 30days poetry and prose challenge that I participated in.I Hope y'all like it. All rights reserved. ©2018.

If you're an aspiring author in India, you're probably aware of how the publishing landscape has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Traditional publishing houses once held the gatekeeping power to decide which manuscripts reached the market. But in today's digital age, self-publishing has become a powerful alternative - giving writers full creative control, higher royalties, and faster timelines.

Follow the adventures of Lucas Robinson. Lucas is an average 17 year old high school senior who unexpectedly finds himself traveling through time. His adventures help him with self discovery through vicarious experiences of the lives of others - living through their eyes and bodies - which impacts his life now and into the future. For a Physical Copy BUY NOW on Amazon and other stores worldwide

Shelby has anxiously been waiting for an important call while waiting in a locked room. The call finally comes, and she's ready for what's coming next.

A Trip to Planet X is my first story, written in 1975 by a seven-year-old me obsessed with space and aliens. It tells the story of first contact between Earthlings and beings from another planet. Long forgotten in a file box, it was rediscovered decades later. Enjoy this riveting story and whimsical commentary by the (grown up) author.

I don't even know what I write in the book I just ....write Death Pain Depression Hope Can be triggering guys

Heartbreak poems l wrote while staring at the ceiling.

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The literary journey of an Indian novelist, playwright, short story, non-fiction 'n articles writer, translator, a 'little' thinker and a budding philosopher in 'Addendum to Evolution: Origins of the World by Eastern Speculative Philosophy' that was originally published in The Examined Life On-Line Philosophy Journal, Vol. 05 Issue 18, Summer 2004.

An excerpt from my upcoming novel: MY LIFE BEYOND THE GRAVE This is the untold story of Vlad Dracula, presented as a memoir, told from his point of view. This chapter details the moments leading up to his transformation into an undead monster.

When it comes to quality, transparency, and innovation, Clever Fox Publishing stands tall as the top self-publishing company in India. Recognized for empowering authors with complete creative freedom, Clever Fox blends the strengths of self-publishing with the support structure of traditional publishing - making it a leader in hybrid publishing.