The term “beta reader” refers to a person that reads your manuscript and gives you effective feedback. We say effective because a beta reader shouldn’t only tell you whether they liked your book or not – they should also give you advise on how to make the story better, point out plot holes and characterization inconsistencies and so forth. The best beta readers will act (but … [Read more...] about How to Find Effective Beta Readers for Your Story
Archives for April 2016
5 Ways to Cut the Word Count of Your Book Without Losing its Essence
There are many reasons why you will need to cut the word count of your book. Starting with wordiness – most writers tend to overwrite, give too many unnecessary details and lengthy descriptions. Conversely, you might want to submit your book to a writing contest or a publishing house. In those situations, if your book or story is more than the allowed word count, then it will … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Cut the Word Count of Your Book Without Losing its Essence
5 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Don Corleone
Don Vito Corleone is a central character in Mario Puzo’s classic crime novel The Godfather. At his peak, in the book, Don Corleone ran the most powerful mafia Family in the United States. There some key lessons, which writers can learn from the person, which Don Corleone (or Godfather as he was also known to those who respected him) was. This article looks at 5 such … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Don Corleone
5 Unusual Places Where You Can Write a Story
When it comes to writing, plenty of writers advise that a home office, a corner where you can put a desk, laptop and a couple or more reference books, thesauruses and dictionaries is the best place to go inside your mind and let your creativity loose. However, a lonely office doesn’t have to be the only place where you can plot your short story or a novel. A coffee shop seems … [Read more...] about 5 Unusual Places Where You Can Write a Story
An Interview with Author Phyllis Edgerly Ring
This is a sponsored interview We recently interviewed Phyllis Edgerly Ring and are delighted to welcome her to e-Books India. Phyllis is an author of both fiction and nonfiction books and we asked her questions about her background and how she got into writing. We also queried Phyllis about her books, including her most recent release entitled The Munich Girl: A Novel of the … [Read more...] about An Interview with Author Phyllis Edgerly Ring