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7 Essential Book Writing Tips for Aspiring Authors

So, you’ve decided to write a book—fantastic! But let’s face it: the path to becoming an author is rarely a smooth ride. It’s more like a rollercoaster with unexpected loops and occasional dips. Writing a book is more than just an accomplishment; it’s a journey of self-expression and creativity. It’s not just about putting words on paper; it’s about weaving...
By Tom Benson
Marketing & Content Manager @Spines

Choosing your next book shouldn’t feel like scrolling endlessly through recommendations you’re not even sure you’ll enjoy. Whether you’re trying to get back into reading, searching for a story that sweeps you away, or hunting for the best books to read right now, this guide brings everything together in one...

Did you know that some of the bestsellers you love were actually written by someone behind the scenes? Take “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” for example. Crafted by Alex Haley, this powerful book serves as a testament to the significant, though largely invisible, efforts of ghostwriters. Imagine attending a spectacular...

Ever stared at a sentence, wondering how to say the same thing… without actually saying the same thing? It’s like trying to explain a joke to someone who’s already heard it: awkward, frustrating, and sometimes a little hopeless. We’ve all been there, stuck in that repetitive loop of rewording the...

When it comes to expanding your vocabulary, words that start with c offer a surprising mix of everyday descriptors, uplifting positives, and unique gems you may have never heard before. Are you looking for adjectives that start with b to describe a person? Or looking for positive adjectives to describe...

Think of consonant blends as the ultimate tag-team partners of the alphabet. When two (or sometimes three) consonants join forces, they don’t lose their individual sounds; they simply blend them together in one smooth move. It’s the difference between a lone wrestler and a dynamic duo: “bl” in blue, “tr”...

Spring doesn’t just roll in quietly; it bursts through the door like it paid extra for early access. It’s the season where nature hits refresh like it’s updating its software, swapping winter’s grayscale for every pastel in the paint box. And if you’re a writer, this is where the fun...

If you’ve ever stared at a sentence wondering why it feels wobbly like a table with one leg shorter than the others, there’s a good chance the issue isn’t your writing skill. It’s that your sentence is missing its backbone. And no, caffeine won’t fix it (trust me, we’ve all...

Juxtaposition might sound like one of those intimidating literary terms you learned in school and immediately forgot, but it’s actually one of the simplest (and coolest) writing tools you can use. At its core, juxtaposition is all about placing two things side by side to show contrast. Light vs. dark....

Commas have a funny reputation. They’re tiny, fussy, and somehow responsible for starting more arguments between writers than plot holes, Oxford commas, and whether “said” is dead combined. But there’s one place where commas quietly wield real, sentence-saving power: right between those rowdy adjective pairs we call coordinate adjectives. If...

Some things in life are impossible to forget: your first crush, your worst haircut, and apparently, certain book titles. Ever notice how The Great Gatsby or The Hunger Games glide into your memory and refuse to leave, like glitter after craft day? That’s not an accident. Famous book titles aren’t...

There’s a special kind of magic in opening the first book of a series. One minute you’re promising yourself you’ll “just read one chapter,” and the next you’ve forgotten your errands, your coffee’s gone cold, and you’re mentally drafting an apology to everyone you were supposed to meet today. That’s...

If you’ve ever written “he said” so many times your document started echoing, you’re not alone. Dialogue tags are those little signposts that tell readers who is speaking in a conversation: she whispered, they shouted, he asked, and so on. They may look small, but they’re the unsung heroes of...

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