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Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language—such as sound symbolism, and meter—to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning. That is the general definition of poetry, widely accepted as the norm. However, not everyone enjoys reading and writing poetry. Poetry comes from the heart. It is a matter of … [Read more...] about How Not to Write Poetry

Writing essays can be likened to running, in the sense that it’s something that would come naturally to people who have learned the prerequisite skills – walking and writing, respectively – and the fact that knowing how to do it is far different from doing it well. If you want to write effective essays, or basically ones that people will read and understand, there are a few … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing Essays

A book fair is incredibly important for authors. It offers the ability to network within the industry. Such an event will have all the people you need in your network; readers, fellow authors, book agents, publishing executives, and other people who love the book medium so much that they are willing to travel to a book fair. You have to get these people in your network, and … [Read more...] about How to Become a Master Networker When Attending Book Fairs

If you want to launch a book publishing business, you need to have a solid vision and an equally solid business plan, but the most important of all is that you need money to get everything rolling. Ironically, money is also the most difficult part to get if you don’t have funding yet. There are some various options available, including grant providers, bank loans, and … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for a Perfect Pitch to Get Investment for Your Book Publishing Business

The publishing landscape is undergoing many changes. Today it is easier to publish a book than before, thanks to the scope of the internet and technology. If you want your book business to flourish though, you will certainly require the help of graphic designers, virtual assistants, website designers and editors. A graphic designer provides writers with book covers, flyers and … [Read more...] about How to Recruit Staff for Your Book Publishing Business