Commonly Used Printing and Publishing Terms
To a first-time author, few stages of the book-writing process are as overwhelming as publishing and printing. You’ll make decisions about everything from cover art to paper quality. You’ll have to decide which printing option is right for you and your readers. You’ll need to have opinions about whether you want a prologue or an appendix -- or both. You’ll al...
October 29, 2018 READ MORE
It’s hard to believe that it has already been more than a year since Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 30 trillion gallons of water along the Texas Gulf Coast, causing immeasurable amounts of destruction and devastation. To those who experienced the disaster firsthand, memories of those days (and the months of recovery after) are burned forever in their minds. In an e...
October 23, 2018 READ MORE
Gone are the days when it was common for Americans to sit around and read for pleasure. Whether it can be attributed to our busier lifestyles or our lack of attention spans, it is estimated that Americans only read for pleasure an average of 17 minutes each day. In fact, the percentage of Americans who read for pleasure on any given day continues to decline, bringing us ...
October 23, 2018 READ MORE
MICROSOFT WORD TIPS FOR WRITERS … *Mac Edition*
A little while back, we compiled some “Word hacks” that our writers have learned over the years of working with Microsoft Word. But we realized that Microsoft Word is, like all things, different across platforms. So not to be left out, our Mac users piped up with tips and tricks of their own.[block_heading content="Take Control from A to Z" size="h2" color="black"][[/b...
October 16, 2018 READ MORE
Graduation Speeches in 50 Words Or Less?
Graduation is an exciting time. Whether you are the one getting the diploma, or you are supporting a loved one from the audience, graduation is a celebration of years of hard word and a future full of opportunities. But, let’s be honest. Sitting through long graduation speeches can, at times, be excruciating. What if there was a limit put on the length of those gradua...
October 9, 2018 READ MORE