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The Most Expensive Mistake Indie Authors Make (and How to Avoid It)
Skipping professional editing is the most expensive mistake indie authors make. Errors damage reader trust and your credibility. The Manuscript Editor helps you polish your book, protect your reputation, and build a lasting career.
Yassie
Sep 202 min read
R. F. Kuang: A Voice of Power, History, and Imagination
Discover the life and works of R. F. Kuang, bestselling author of The Poppy War, Babel, Yellowface, and Katabasis. Explore how her novels blend history, fantasy, satire, and academic critique into unforgettable stories.
Yassie
Sep 143 min read
Art Is Meant to Be Risky: Let’s Stop Automating the Soul Out of Storytelling
Art thrives on risk. Relying on AI makes the storytelling lose its depth, originality, and soul when stripped of vulnerability.
Yassie
Sep 122 min read
Lisa Kleypas: From Pageant Stage to Romance Royalty
Discover how Lisa Kleypas—Miss Massachusetts turned romance novelist—captured hearts with historical and contemporary love stories. Integrated and inspiring.
Yassie
Sep 72 min read
Why Writers Need an Editor’s Eye
Learn how professional editing brings craft, clarity, and collaboration together to refine your voice, build reader trust, and transform your manuscript into a book that stands out.
Yassie
Aug 302 min read
Manga vs. Manhwa: Storytelling Shaped by Industry and Culture
Manga and manhwa tell stories differently because of the industry and culture. Explore how Japanese cinematic traditions and Korean K-drama influences shaped two of today’s most powerful storytelling forms.
Yassie
Aug 264 min read
Graphic Novels Are Real Reading with a Visual Twist
Graphic novels are another powerful form of real reading. Discover how they build comprehension, vocabulary, and visual literacy while keeping readers deeply engaged.
Yassie
Aug 203 min read
If You’re Self-Publishing, You’re the Publisher, So Edit Like One
Learn why professional editing is non-negotiable for indie authors who want respect, credibility, and lasting impact in the book market.
Yassie
Aug 162 min read
Iron Flame Review: A Soaring Sequel
Rebecca Yarros’s Iron Flame builds on Fourth Wing with deeper world-building and heart-stopping twists, but uneven pacing and repetitive romance leave readers divided.
Yassie
Aug 152 min read
The Fine Line Between Grammar Policing and Genuine Communication
Explore the balance between formal rules and real-world communication, and why context, tone, and kindness matter when deciding whether to correct someone.
Yassie
Aug 133 min read
5 Writing Hacks from World-Famous Authors
Here are 5 writing tips and habits from world-renowned authors just for you.
Chona
Aug 124 min read
The Art of Knowing When to End a TV Show: Why the Last Episode Matters
A show should know when to end. But too often, storytelling drags on past its prime, plagued by creative fatigue and unresolved arcs.
Yassie
Aug 53 min read
5 Ways to Make your Writing More Disability Inclusive
Making your writing more disability inclusive shows you are being a responsible writer. Here’s a blog post to guide you on how to write content that celebrates every person and their uniqueness.
Max
Jul 293 min read
Selling Your Book Starts With How It Reads
A clean, well-edited book isn’t just about polish—it’s what keeps readers reading, earns trust, and builds long-term sales. Here’s why editing shapes your book’s future.
Yassie
Jul 272 min read
When Everything’s Gone Awry, Would You Change Your Life For One More Day?
Feeling hopeless? Maybe reading one of Mitch Albom’s yet another effective and moving works, For One More Day can save the day. Here’s what’s in store for you in the pages of this novel.
Chona
Jul 253 min read
Step Up Your Writing with Shaxpir, the Platform for Storytellers
Shaxpir is more than just a writing and organizing software. It’s a peek into a very possible future.
Pola
Jul 182 min read
May Sarton: A Literary Life of Love and Strength
Writers, more often than not, wear many hats—and May Sarton wore hers with brilliance.
Max
Jul 142 min read
Mastering The Mystery Genre: A Crash Course
If you’ve been wondering how to spice up your mystery novel, this crash course is you. Who knows, you might just be the next Arthur Conan Doyle?
Chona
Jul 83 min read
Dark Tales Behind Children’s Favorites
Many think that children's stories always feature uplifting plots and happy endings. This blog will burst some bubbles.
Max
Jun 243 min read
Diana Gabaldon: The Time-Traveling Tale Weaver
Diana Gabaldon, creator of the Outlander series, blends time travel, romance, and history into a sweeping Scottish adventure.
Janeth
Jun 223 min read
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