by Christine Bode | Jul 7, 2026 | Publishing Industry
You typed “The End.” Congratulations! Finishing a manuscript is an incredible achievement. However, your self-publishing checklist begins now. Publishing a professional-quality book involves many important decisions. Taking them one step at a time will save money,...
by Christine Bode | Jun 30, 2026 | Editing Tips
The truth is simple, even if it stings a little: professional editing for indie authors is not a luxury—it’s the backbone of a book that wants to be taken seriously. Many writers pour everything into drafting, only to pull back when it’s time to refine the work. Yet...
by Christine Bode | Jun 27, 2026 | Publishing Industry
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by formatting, cover specs, and metadata, you’re far from alone. Many authors spend months—or even years—writing a book, only to discover that the technical side of publishing presents an entirely different challenge. Formatting...
by Christine Bode | Jun 16, 2026 | Short Stories
Introduction “The Caterpilion” short story by Australian writer Boris Glikman is a dark fable about transformation, ambition, pride, and survival. Through the journey of a fearful caterpillar who dreams of becoming a lion, the story explores how escaping one danger...
by Christine Bode | Jun 13, 2026 | Character Essays
From folktale to gothic, the vampire’s life in literature is filled with seduction, fear, longing, and transformation. Few fantastical creatures have endured the way vampires have. They move through literature like shadows beneath candlelight, always changing, yet...
