As a writer, you know your computer isn’t just for watching videos of cats and TikTok dances: It’s an important tool for both creating and submitting your poems, short prose, novel, or memoir. In the course of all the writing, file creating, tracking, and...
Interruptions and noisy surroundings can make it difficult to concentrate on your writing. And it’s easy to lose your designated writing hours to checking social media, visiting favorite websites, or watching the latest viral video. If you need to block out...
An author website acts as a creative writer’s online information hub—it’s where readers, fans, literary agents, and editors will first look for details about you and your writing. If you’re thinking about building your own author website but know more about commas...
Today almost any information a writer might need is only a click away on the Internet. Whether you need writing tips, or to research your character’s hometown, or want to know how to start a blog, you’ll find websites hoping to answer your questions. The experts at...
As more and more people choose to do their reading on smartphones, tablets, and computers, literary journals are following the trend. Most of the established, reputable literary journals have either completely switched to online publication or added it as an option....
Most writers know that creating a great, memorable short story, book, or poem takes a considerable amount of determination, energy, and craft. Keeping track of ideas, edits, and revisions—while avoiding the temptation of social media and cat videos—can make it hard to...
Social media is one of the best ways to build your author brand. While your author website provides a hub for information about you and your writing projects, using a good social network also lets you effectively engage your audience in real time. You can promote new...
The cat’s out of the bag: Contrary to popular belief, curiosity never killed any cats. If anything, it turned them into booklovers! And since October 29 is National Cat Day, the only thing better than a cute cat photo is a photo of a cute cat with a book. Don’t take...
Visit a few of your favorite author websites and you’ll see some that just need a little touch-up, while others need a complete overhaul. Where does your author website fall on the spectrum? Is your author website a fixer-upper, or does it need to be torn down and...
Have you considered creating a News Page on your author website? Don’t be too quick to dismiss the idea, even if you’re not a famous writer (yet!). Web Design Relief knows that all writers—from newbies to best-selling authors—can benefit from having an Author News...
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