Opyrus Blog for Authors and Writers

Published On Mar 25, 2017

8 Pitfalls That Kill a Great Book Plot

You've written The End on the last page of your manuscript, and now it's time to edit what you've written. What happens if your story isn't as great as you thought it would be? If your story just doesn't pop and you can't figure out why, you might...

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Published On Mar 21, 2017

The 4 Key Elements to Writing a Great Memoir

Memoirs can be the most difficult type of book to write, which is really counter-intuitive. After all, it's your life. Why shouldn't you be able to write it easily? By taking non-fiction information and putting it into the fiction form you're...

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Published On Mar 9, 2017

5 Mistakes Authors Should Avoid in Developing a Book Series

Fiction series are hot right now; readers love them, and they create an instant audience for future books you'll write. The key to writing a successful series that readers will stick with is consistency. Fans get comfortable picking up the next book...

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Published On Mar 1, 2017

Radish: A Totally New Way Authors Can Attract Rabid Fans

For some authors, a new site with a unique way to monetize their books is resulting in massive sales and fan interaction. It's called Radish, and it's been growing into a high-paying platform for some authors for over a year. If you're great at...

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Published On Feb 23, 2017

4 Clever Steps to Get from First Draft to Finished Novel

Writing a novel is a marathon, whether you smash through it in six weeks or take years before putting down the final sentence. Spend time congratulating yourself once you reach that point, but not too long. The real work is far from over. They're...

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Published On Feb 16, 2017

5 Tips to Activate Your Book Back Matter

Once you've typed The End in your manuscript, it's not the end of the book. It's just time to switch hats from author to book marketing guru The back of your book is the most valuable real estate you own, when it comes to selling more books in your...

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Published On Feb 10, 2017

Are you Getting Reviewed by Influencers in the Self-publishing Field?

Are you getting reviewed by people within the self-publishing field? Are you getting reviewed by people who really have an influence on your audience? 

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Published On Feb 8, 2017

Wattpad a Book Marketing Bonanza? 5 Things You Should Know

Giving away a sample of your work has always been a good business model, but Wattpad has taken this concept and turned it into a book marketing sensation. Once home to droves of fan fiction authors, Wattpad had positioned itself to be the next...

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Published On Feb 2, 2017

The Perfect Back Cover Blurb

Whether you're a new author or a veteran with dozens of volumes on bookstore shelves, your back cover blurb will always be your best chance to convince a reader to buy your newest book. These few short paragraphs must somehow convey the essence of...

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