by Kobo Writing Life | Dec 11, 2019 | Technical KWL Help, Tips
This is a friendly reminder that as the holiday season approaches, the schedule for our regular content processing services will be adjusted.* December 19 is the final date you should make any holiday price changes or any other changes to ensure they go live. Dec...
by Kobo Writing Life | Dec 5, 2019 | The Business of Writing, Tips
by Noah Steele Hi! I’m Noah Steele, indie author of gay romance, and I’m about to hit you with two words so powerful they make pre-debut indie authors quake. Are you ready for this? Market research. Okay. Hydrate. Take a deep breath. I’m here to help! I’m a 2019 indie...
by Kobo Writing Life | Nov 12, 2019 | The Craft of Writing, Tips
By Helena Halme If you are a romance writer like me, being able to write sizzling first love scenes is a must. Depending on the sub-genre of your story, these romantic encounters should be gripping, sexy or heartfelt–or all three! The first meeting between your two...
by Kobo Writing Life | Nov 8, 2019 | The Craft of Writing, Tips
by Amy Evans Narrative voice and story content are intricately bound together, and the two must be compatible for your novel to work. There are a host of reasons that lead authors astray with narrative voice, such as lack of research or an inappropriate choice for...
by Kobo Writing Life | Oct 15, 2019 | The Business of Writing, Tips
As part of the Author Engagement team at KWL, I assist in recording the categories of novels featured in our promotions. I thought it vital to clear up some misconceptions around certain genres and their sub-genres, ones that consistently lead to miscategorizations by...
by Kobo Writing Life | Sep 24, 2019 | Read Like a Writer, The Business of Writing, Tips
So, you have a concept of the tale you want to tell. Is the story truly of your own design? How can you ensure your book’s originality, while also making it similar enough to others in its genre for it to be compatible with your target readership? Your story can be...
