Selfpublishing Stories

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The Young Person's Guide to Publishing answers your most burning questions about publishing, describes the publishing options available to someone under 18, and helps you avoid the pitfalls that can keep your book from selling.

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.

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.

"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.

How Authors Are Rewriting the Rules of Publishing

The unknown disease attacks every living thing. How will people react?

This is only the first few chapters to give you a teaser. The full version is available on ebook and paperback on Amazon. Fifty years ago, the Blight spread over Estiv, leaving death and destruction in its path. After her mother's death, Thea took her place as healer of her village. But her secret gift is not the ability to heal with a touch... When the Royal Guard shows up at her door, requesting the healer's services for a secret royal mission, she is forced to leave everything behind. Determined to survive the journey to the capital despite not having her mother's talents, she will have to question Rogan, a mysterious fae accompanying the convoy... What does the Queen need her for? How long will she be gone? And more importantly, why does Thea feel so drawn to Rogan, a complete stranger? Shadow and Bone meets Throne of Glass, this new adult fantasy series with faes, mystery and diversity is perfect for fans of A.K. Mulford and Jennifer L. Armentrout. TW: animal death, blood, bones, death, emotional abuse, gore, murder, physical abuse, PTSD, sexually explicit scenes, torture, violence

Everyone thinks that life will be perfect once we achieve our dream and become successful, but is it? Rayan Saifi, a popular singer, fought through countless struggles to reach the top. But with success came a price he never imagined. Now, he's haunted by regrets, desperate to undo the years when his obsession blinded him to everything that truly mattered. On New Year's Eve, while the world around him celebrated new beginnings, Rayan's penthouse was surrounded by darkness. And then, something happened... something that changed everything. And how that put a question before Ryan what if he had done things differently. What if he could have a rerun on his life, what will he choose? .

The publishing landscape in India has evolved rapidly, giving authors more freedom and opportunity than ever before. Today, self-publishing in India has become a powerful route for writers who want creative control, global reach, and a faster publishing process. With the rise of professional publishing services like Clever Fox Publishing, authors now have access to high-quality support without sacrificing their rights or vision.

Heartbreak poems l wrote while staring at the ceiling.

In 2032, the only thing on seventeen-year-old Kains mind, is getting through his grade eleven year with his friends and sister, without any trouble. With summer coming to an end and high school starting back up, Kain and his best friends, Thom, Jane, Jen and his sister Elaine are looking forward to sports, and new relationships. The goal of a simple year crumbles when Raphael, a new student arrives. After a life or death situation, Raphael tells Kain that not everything is what it seems. Unable to leave it alone Kain confronts his father, Brady, and learns that he, and many others are Chosen, super humans with extraordinary abilities. Kain's world crashes down around him when he learns that his father's friends are being hunted down by a mysterious group, angered at past sins. To make matters worse, on a live broadcast made by the U.S. Government, a small group of Rogue Chosen, aided by Demons, attack, throwing the world into panic. With trouble sprouting up at every corner, can Kain rise up to lead? Can he discover what and who he truly is?

: What Most Authors Overlook

Just the collection of dirty laundry and the other dirty tidbits that are hiding in your closet, underneath your bed, and thrown about in your room. Please feel free to leave a comment and/or vote for your favorites. I appreciate your support. :) Everything's open to interpretation. Started on July 31, 2015. 100 reads - August 3, 2015. #541 in August 6, 2015. #446 in September 8, 2015.

This is a checklist of rules for self-publishing that I have discovered over the last year while publishing my 5 books. It identifies resources that you can use, gotchas, and guidelines for making e-books and paperbacks.

GENEAN CHRONICLES, BOOK 1 by Bradley R. Blankenship, Wattpad edition If you enjoy the book so far, want to support us, or just want get ahead in the story, get it from Amazon here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FWMY86Q "In lost dreams the four were bound: the ancient friend lulled by comfortable melancholy, the jilted lover bent to sisterly duty, the prideful brother jailed in bloody ambition, all while Virage slept trapped in nightmare..." For over three hundred years, a tribe of Hyunisti talvuo has lingered in somber isolation deep within the giant trees and briar trails of the Lorinian Witchwood. Within their treetop village, the burdens of four outsiders underscore a chain of catastrophes eyed by watchers from afar. These chains weigh upon them, each a strand of past friendship, star-crossed love, resentment, and tragedy. While the outsiders toil beneath their ambitions, the rites of spring herald cascading changes for the forest folk. With four days remaining, suspense clings to the village. Yet beneath the anticipation, an abominable evil stirs. Its promise of freedom lures the cursed villagers to play to its manic tune. Its insatiable hunger threatens to devour all it touches. Can the four dreamers weather the coming storm? Or are they destined to be consumed by the horrific madness welling from the depths of the forest? Fantasy, mystery, swords, and sorcery await you in In Lost Dreams the Four Were Bound, the first book in the Genean Chronicles and part of the larger Remi's Cross Saga universe.

Have you ever been alone? Because Ezra has. Until he met Malakai, the sweet-loving prince who seemed to take an odd liking to him. The problem was; Ezra was just Emperor Elijah Willward's property. Nothing more. Elijah didn't care if Malakai had a crush on a mere hound who only lived to serve. Ezra has to find a way to escape the palace, the death sentence he's been given since he was taken in, but also find away to free Malakai from his father's grasp. TW!: S/H (self harm), mature content, gore, violence, language (Unfinished) Note: The cover was kind of half-assed because I'm pretty sure no one is going to see this, let alone read it, but if you are reading this, enjoy. Lol.

Many people want to make money online but don't know where to start or how to do it. One way to make money online is by selling ghostwritten books on Amazon, and this story teaches you the first steps. With the help of this story, you will learn how to produce, publish, and market books on Amazon that can generate income for you every month for a long time to come. Enjoy! PS. You can get the entire E-Royalties audiobook on Audible for free (value $19.99) when you sign up for the email list at www.inkomstmedbocker.se/english

A nonfictional book some time fictional because I write ✍️ about my books characters that are fictional but mostly about my road to writing my books as a rookie etc etc