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A book cover tells a visual story using color, font, and illustrations. It should be unique and distinctive. A properly designed book cover should include the title, author’s name, and a design. It can also include the subtitle, publisher, and a brief quote. .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #author #authorscommunity #book #bookaddict #bookcover #bookcoverart #bookcommunity #bookcoverdesign #bookish #booklover #bookpublishing #design #independentpublishing #indiepublishing #publish #published #

Advice for New Writers -Learn from others. Register for a writing class and join a writing group. -Read a lot and regularly. -Decide what genre appeals most to you. -Schedule time to write and establish a writing routine in an environment free from distractions. -Remember, it’s not meant to be easy. Be patient and disciplined. Don’t give up. .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #books #lovequotes #poem #poems #poet #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #poets #poetsofig #poetsofinstagram #word

Creative writing is writing where creativity is at the forefront of its purpose through using imagination, creativity, and innovation in order to tell a story through strong written visuals with an emotional impact. It is elements are: unique plot, character development, underlying theme, visual descriptions, point of view, imaginative language and emotional appeal. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #creative #creativeart #creativeartist #creativelife #creativ

Hybrid Publishing: What is it? Hybrid publishing intertwines traditional publishing and independent publishing. The traditional publisher takes a financial risk by investing in the hybrid arm of the parent company, but authors take on financial risk as well. The hybrid publisher takes on expenses such as production, marketing, and distribution. The author pays a set fee. The publisher and the author then split the royalties.⁣ . . . . . #amwriting #author #authorlife #authors

Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid: • Lackluster book cover & interior design • Failure to have your book professionally edited • Pricing book too high • Incomplete metadata • Fake blurbs and endorsements • Omission of items that are vital in the book industry .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #amwriting #authorlife #authorslife #authorsofinstagram #authorssupportingauthors #book #booklover #books #bookstagram #childrensbookillustration #indieauthor #indieauthors #indiewriter #nurselife #nurseso

5 Strategies for writing simply but authoritatively: 1. Use simpler words and phrases 2. Minimize the number of negatives in a sentence 3. Write shorter sentences, but avoid choppiness 4. Use important key terms consistently 5. Balance the use of simple and sophisticated language #books #bookstagram #lovequotes #poem #poems #poet #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #poets#poetsofig #poetsofinstagram #reading #words #write #writer #writercommunity #writers #writersblock

Check out these creative writing prompts: 1. Write a story about a writer with a very unusual method for overcoming writer’s block. 2. Write about a character whose dreams are portals to other worlds. #CTP #creative #creativewriting #creativeprocess #creativelife #creativeminds #story #storytelling #truestory #overcome #writersblock #character #characterdesign #characterart #portal #writingprompts #writing #writinginspiration #writinglife #amwriting #write #instawrite #writea

Creative writing is a form of writing where creativity is at the forefront of its purpose through using imagination, creativity, and innovation in order to tell a story through strong written visuals with an emotional impact. It’s elements are: unique plot, character development, underlying theme, visual descriptions, point of view, imaginative language and emotional appeal. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #creative #creativeart #creativeartist #creativelife

Cassandra V. Fulwood Keys to Successful Publishing Key 1: Writing Putting in the work to write a book is not necessarily easy. Key 2: Book Editing There are a different types of editing and each serves a unique purpose for a manuscript. Editing is a must. Key 3: Book Design The interior and book cover designs are the two main steps in the book design process. Key 4: Book Metadata Book metadata consists of all the information that describes your book, including your title,

Cassandra Fulwood Benefits of Writing Children’s Book Entertaining, teaching, and bringing joy to kids are enormously gratifying reasons for publishing a children’s book. Depending on the age, they are typically shorter than a book meant for adult readers. The process may take less time to conceive, write and publish. #CTP #cassystouch #benefits #benefit #childrensbook #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #kidsbooks #kidsbook #writing #writingcommunity #writingprompts #

Cassandra V. Fulwood Why Write a Book? -Allows you to find your voice & to speak your truth -To tell your story -To inspire & motivate others -To market your business -Serves as an instant credibility booster #CTP #cassystouch #why #whydontwe #whynot #writing #writingcommunity #writingprompts #writinglife #writinginspirations #writings #creativewriting #writer #storytelling #writesofinstagram #writerscommunity #writerlife #writersofig #writersnetwork #author #inspire #motiva

Cassandra V. Fulwood The Joy of Writing Everyone is created with a unique way of looking at the world and an unlimited potential for creative thought. As you grow up, you are forced to stifle much of our creativity in order to "fit in." Through personal writing, you can uncover your creative voice again. #CTP #cassystouch #writing #writingcommunity #writingprompts #writinglife #writinginspiration #writings #creativewriting #writer #writers #writesofinstagram #writerscommunity