by Christine Bode | Sep 15, 2026 | Book Marketing Tips
In today’s crowded digital landscape, social media platforms for authors can help you find readers, share your work, and build your brand. But you do not need to be everywhere. The smartest approach is to choose one or two platforms that suit your audience, genre, and...
by Christine Bode | Jul 21, 2026 | Editing Tips
Handing your manuscript to another person can feel surprisingly vulnerable. Whether you’ve spent six months or six years writing it, you’ve poured your heart into every chapter. That’s why working with a book editor requires more than preparation. It requires courage....
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 | Mar 24, 2026 | Book Reviews
Book Review by Christine Bode Publishing Information Title: Reflections in the DarkAuthor: Jason GarmanPublisher: GARM PressReleased: April 21, 2026Pages: 322ASIN: B0GSCM3Z7MStars: 4.0 Introduction to a Surreal Speculative Thriller I became acquainted with...
by Christine Bode | Jan 17, 2026 | Writing Tips
From your first draft onward, show vs tell writing tips matter more than you might think. Writers everywhere hear “show, don’t tell,” but few stop to ask what that really means. Worse, many feel shame when they don’t do it perfectly. We won’t let that happen....
