Manuscript Too Short? Why Word Count Can Cost You a Deal: Publishing Insight by Gaius Konstantine (Part 2)

Sent 70,000 words when they asked for 80,000? That shortfall can get you rejected before anyone reads a page. Part 2 of Words That Get You Into Trouble looks at the hidden cost of writing short.

Publishing Insight by Gaius Konstantine

How long should your novel be? Gaius Konstantine explains why word count matters for debut authors, whether you’re querying agents or publishing indie.

Editorial Book Reviews: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Make Yours Work Harder

This guide walks through what an editorial review is, why many authors find it useful, how to make the most of one once you have it, how to add it to your Amazon page, and — since several of you have asked — how to request the Just Reading Nook seal and use the seal card effectively.