How to publish a book as a teenager (Student) ?
Thinking to publish a book as a teenager (student)? Creating a book as a teenager is as easy as it is difficult. A bundle of emotions follows us either as baggage or as a thing that we never talk about. From the age of 13-19, we are vulnerable, emotional, and like clay – we can be molded, in any way we want. So why don’t we change those heavy emotions to a creation of life that would comfort others? There must be others suffering like you too. Read: How much money do self-published authors earn? Whether it is Love, friendship, heartbreak, or just another imaginary world where our emotions are our strongest power – you can explore and let others get lost in your world too. The more we read and feel, the more we feel inspired to write. Be an open loop for people to find infinite loopholes where they can find their own safe haven. As a teenager, writing can help you to find your sanity in your story too. “Write your story, experiment with it, feel it, let it entangle you, and then let it out to the world to see” The biggest example of a famous teen writer – is Anne Frank; the times where she lived weren’t the ideal situation for a 13-year-old but what she wrote is still alive today. Her diary was relatable, emotional, painful, and a struggle story while she felt love, frustration, hate, and appreciation for all that she had. Dan Elconin, was seventeen when Never After was released. A student and a successful writer too. He emoted his emotions as words in a beautiful way that made his readers fall in love with his world of writing. List of teen authors who started writing at a very young age: Many teens write but they usually feel lost as to how they should publish it. Some other teen authors are mentioned below – Anusha Subramaniam Christopher Paolini Helen Oyeyemi Zuni Chopra Adeeba Riyaz Earlier it was quite difficult to publish but today there are multiple platforms that help teenagers grow as a writer. Read: How to make a book-selling author website. Wattpad, Web Novel, BlueRoseONE, etc.. are some of the platforms that will help you grow globally and cater to a larger audience. A few points are mentioned below that would help you understand how these platforms would help you – Write freely about whatever you feel Engage with people to understand what is the need in the market Customize your page according to what you need Let your creative self, meet the world Publish your work in affordable prices or free Age is literally a member when it comes to the world of literature. Anyone who can think can write with a little practice. It is more about what you believe in. Trust yourself and the process, don’t just give up if you get stuck. Our free self-publishing platform, BlueRoseONE, helps you reach globally – you can publish your own book free from anywhere and let it reach everywhere for people to read.
Mansi Chauhan
7 easy steps to create a book selling author website.
As I have mentioned before, once you’re a self-published author you are no longer a writer – you are an authorpreneur. But there is one thing that an author should have – whether published or not – an AUTHOR WEBSITE. Your website will be the platform where your readers will get to know you and your book along with your journey as a writer. People nowadays have one way to get to know somebody they’ve never met and i.e. social media but your website is the only way they can know about the writer YOU. Read: How much do self-published authors earn? What benefits do you get by building your own author website? Each type of website has its own motive and advantages. The same is the case with an author’s website. It can be a very advantageous method to grab people’s attention to your creative journey. Mentioned below are a few benefits that would tell you what exactly an author’s website do: You create a platform to showcase your work. A world only for your readers and for yourself. Credibility to show your readers that you are 3C – Creative, Cool, and Classy. Platforms where you can create your website easily – Internet has provided us, authors, an easy and pocket-friendly way to create our own personalized author’s website. List of the free platforms where you can build your own author websites are mentioned below: WordPress Wix Tumblr SquareSpace and many more… While making a free website is a much easier task – hiring a professional who understands the market and how it works as they make your website. They will make sure that your website stands out compared to others – it could be a bit pricy but the end results are worth it and more durable. There are many platforms where you can hire freelancers to make your website depending on your budget like upwork, fiverr, ello, etc… You can also contact BlueRoseONE to talk to our experience website developer who can help you in making a very engaging and attractive website. When you enter these websites and register yourself, they take you through a series of steps that help you design and customize your author’s website. Read: How to get an ISBN number in India? There are a few basic steps that you would be able to find on any web-creating website that you can put before building your author’s website – Register yourself. Tell them about yourself. Choose a theme/template. Follow an aesthetic or go crazy with colours. Put in descriptions and book mockups. Interact with people who are supporting you. Change small things in your author’s website with time. Read: How to self publish a book for free? When you create your website – it becomes a book-selling platform but it is about you. Selling books on your website could make you earn profits like: Instead of going through a chain of distribution and retail intermediaries, each of whom takes a share of the sale profit, you bypass the middlemen and net the whole profit on the book, minus a modest transactional charge. By running your own transactional website, you may eliminate payment delays as well as middlemen expenses. Royalties can take months, if not years, to come if you publish through a rights buyer, such as a traditional publisher. Direct selling provides the greatest level of independence and flexibility. The amazing thing about selling direct is that you are only limited by your own imagination, the quality of your offers, and your ability to attract customers in terms of how you publish, advertise, promote on social media and sell your books. Adios!
How to get an ISBN number in India?
Just like all of us have different identities and personalities, our books have their own different identities – well except the book cover, titles, and stories; it is called an ISBN number. You must have noticed a small bar code and a number above at the back cover of the book i.e., ISBN number. ISBN is International Standard Book Number which is a 13 digit number. It is a unique serial number which helps us identify the book. Each book has a different ISBN, even if you want to change the name of the author, title, sub-title – a new ISBN will be applied and assigned to the book. For eg: “Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone” even though are the same books but are with different titles therefore will have two different ISBN. Read: How much do self-published authors earn? What is an ISBN number? There are in total five parts in an ISBN number namely Prefix Elements, Registration Group Elements, Registrant Element, Publication Element, and Check digit. Prefix element is of three digits and it is the starting of the ISBN number. Registration Group Element helps us know that which language or region the book belongs to. This can be of one to five. Registrant Element lets us know who is the publisher or the publication house and this is upto seven digits. Publication Element is to identify the special edition of any book and goes up to six digits. Check Digit is the last digit of an ISBN number which validates the other digits of the ISBN. Read: How to copyright a book in India? What is the use of ISBN number and how to apply? ISBN number helps Book Publishers, Book Sellers, Libraries, and Internet Book Suppliers to track the records and identify the product – how many sales have come, how much are in storage, etc. Pointers to keep in mind about ISBN number– ISBN number was founded by David Whitaker in 1967. ISBN takes at least 20-30 days to get allotted as it is a government procedure. Also they don’t expire so you don’t need to worry about reapplying for it ever. Read: Best ways to write a book? Process to apply for ISBN – The applicant should register first on the ISBN portal in order to apply for an ISBN number. After the submission of the registration form, you will receive an email for the username i.e. your email address and the password for the online system. You only need one ISBN number worldwide as it is an International Standard Book Number. If you want to publish your book in different format – you will need different ISBN as they are different version of your books.
How much money do self-published authors earn?
Usually, when a person thinks to start their career as a writer – people say that it can just be a hobby. Reason? It doesn’t pay well. It can be a side income but not a full-time job. But that was years ago; nowadays, the scenario has changed. People are writing books and committing to the world of writing full-time. There are companies that let writers keep all their profits that come from the self-publishing process. BlueRoseONE gives the platform to the writers to write and self-publish their books with 100% profits. Read: How to promote your book through video trailer? How does a writer make money? Once a person becomes an self-published author from a writer, they take a step into the world of business which makes them authorpreneur. Their profits, losses, and marketing are all taken and planned by the author itself. TRADITIONAL AUTHORS Traditional authors have a lot of support from the publishing house. The publisher pays an advance fee to authors who are traditionally published before the book is published. This advance is the publishers’ forecast of how well the book will sell in the first 6 to 12 months after publication. A big advance fee implies that the publisher will market the book widely in order to repay their investment. However, if the book does not make enough money to cover the advance, the author may find up owing the publisher. SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS Unlike self-published authors, traditionally published authors do not have to worry about the costs and time involved in developing a marketing strategy for their work. The benefit is that self-published authors earn substantially higher royalties. A good self-published author who has invested in superb editing and cover design but does not have the support of a regular publisher will be unable to charge as much for their book as a published author would. The amount of books a self-published author may be able to sell is also substantially smaller than that of their competitors, particularly if they are just starting out. This is because they lack a reputation and a publisher who will market their work to bookstores and/or libraries all over the world. How Do Self-Published Authors Earn Profit? The publishing sector is one of the many industries and businesses that the internet has transformed. The Internet has established a level playing field for authors, allowing them to take control and self-publish their work without going via traditional publishers. While there are various ways for an author to generate money by publishing their work online, Amazon self-publishing has been popular due to the profit potential and convenience of usage. It also helps that the platform is the world’s largest online bookshop, so authors do not have to be concerned about reaching their target audience because there is an audience for almost any issue. Read: Best ways to write a book! In the writers’ world, there is no guarantee that you will gain profits as soon as it is published. There are many trusted authors with higher reputation as well as a strong hold on the audience. For eg: The book “Fifty Shades of Grey” has been self-published and gained popularity and profit slowly and was known worldwide for its movie rendition. A book that started as fanfiction became a best seller with time and patience. BlueRoseONE allows the author to reach readers widely and gain 100% of profits. It gives out the platform to the authors to self-publish their book online and offline. Writers in today’s world have the platforms to earn as full-time writers. It also depends on the popularity of your work and the renditions of your book in different media forms. You may also like: Book Writing Tools That Actually Make a Difference
What are the good ways to write a book?
Want to write a book? But what to write? To be honest, there is no way to start writing. It just happens. Ideas are like dark clouds on a sunny day – they come to you when you need solace. But sometimes, the ideas come in one-liners and a story can’t be done in just a few words. There are a lot of ways one person can try to get some inspiration when feels lost. Read: How to overcome writer’s block? So here are a few tips for you to get some kick start for ideas: TAKE A WALK I mean it sounds cliché but trust me, it works like magic. Just take your small notepad, music in your ears, and open your mind. Let your mind live and observe what it wants to. Once you step out, you’re peaceful, your mind is free therefore it can think more than it usually does. Whatever pops in your mind, note it down for later. READ BOOKS IN YOUR GENRE Writing often drains a lot of ideas from your mind. You can read books that are in your genre so it would be easy for you to draw some inspiration. Plus it’s added entertainment. WRITE FOR ONLINE READERS Writers often lose ideas when they write. Sometimes it is because of the fear of people not liking what we have written. Writing a book on an online platform like Wattpad, BlueRoseONE, WebNovel, etc can help you know and understand what your reader actually likes to read. WRITE YOUR CHARACTERS Writing a story altogether is a big task so start with your characters. How you want them, what will be their background, what type of life will they lead, and more. It will help you form an outline of the story as well. Read: How to promote your book through video trailer? SKY’S THE LIMIT Remember that you are not limited by anything during the ideas stage. There’s no reason why your story can’t be set in the past, the future, an alternate universe, or a place that’s vastly different from reality. Your imagination is your oyster. You can even write from the perspective of an oyster if you wish. DON’T OVERLOOK THE ORDINARY – Daniel Handler Daniel Handler claims he obtains most of his ideas by seeing daily objects and thinking about them in new ways. “I’ll have an idea, observe something, or an event will affect me in a certain way,” he explains. I’ll instantly thread it along and consider where it could lead and where it could go. “I have an idea for a story.” Read: How to self-publish a book for free? DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE IS THE KEY Writing anything – whether a well-developed short tale or a full-length novel – may be immensely intimidating. An impenetrable wall of possibilities and barriers can appear in front of you, and questions like ‘Where do I start?’ or ‘How will I ever finish?’ can torment even the most confident writer. To reduce the fear element, keep in mind that even a few hundred words per day will mount up over time. You’ll have a solid base upon which to build and develop, or tweak and improve, before you know it.
WRITER’S BLOCK – What! Why! And How to get over it?
The biggest barrier to writing is being stuck on the idea of ‘what to write now?’. Many a time, you must have felt this question burdening you to an extent that you wanted to stop writing all at once. Writer’s block is the inability to figure out what to write or how to begin writing – it usually is the biggest hindrance that a writer faces while working on a project? Read: See how you can promote your book through video trailer! What causes writer’s mental block? Each writer has a different style of writing and genres they write in – the block sometimes hinders the process of creation. Sometimes writers have the idea but their minds cannot phrase what they want to write and sometimes they just don’t know what to write at all. While writer’s block is frequent among authors and creative, some specialists believe it is a myth and not a psychological condition at all. The reality is that writing is a demanding mental activity that entails unfavourable characteristics such as experimenting, uncertainty, and vulnerability. It is observed that writing “takes more hard-core, cognitive exertion than many other lines of work”, which is why most authors struggle, and not because of an inspiration-draining inhibition. Writer’s block can occur because of internal and external factors; factors as fear, perfectionism, self-criticism, environmental disturbance, etc. Being a writer is the biggest critic of themselves, they often go too hard making them lose motivation and the flow of writing. Being too hard on yourself can often end up making you feel lost which can become a barrier in the writing process. Read: How to beautify your book interior? How to overcome writer’s block? Everyone is different and each writer has a different style of writing and tackling the block. While some just wait for a while till they get a new inspiration to write, some just feel lost and frustrated. There are different ways of working out or around the writer’s block, they won’t help you overcome it entirely but they can become a contributing factor that can help you grow out of that block in a productive way. Here are some generic steps to get over writer’s block: WRITE FREELY – FORGET STRUCTURE Some people plan out the entire structure of the book and then get stuck in between. A popular writing exercise is free writing or writing without rules. Begin writing down any thoughts that come to mind, without editing or censoring. The goal is to let your imagination run wild. This will help you open your mind and let those thoughts flow through your block. ENJOY THE PEACE Writer’s block doesn’t always have to be a negative thing. The break from the writing sessions can be a good thing for your haywire mind. Just relax till the ideas flood in and just be a bit laid back. Read: How to self-publish a book for free? STAY AWAY FROM THE NOISE We live around traffic, markets, and cities. It can get noisy a lot and can even disturb you. Try to create a distraction-free environment for yourself. This applies to both your physical and mental space. Turn off all notifications, go offline if possible, and notify co-workers or family members that you have office hours if you work from home. SCHEDULE MIXUP Changing up your work pattern can help you overcome writer’s block, even if you’re a self-proclaimed morning person or a night owl. By doing that, there are chances that you find a new rhythm to work and even new ideas. It is often said that individuals who “feel more productive in the daytime hours” are actually better at creative problem-solving in the evening. Those who claimed to be more attentive at night had the opposite effect. STOP BINGING, BING! Staying late nights or entire days to binge-watch a show or movie series can often take a toll on you. It hinders your sleep pattern and makes you tired. Keeping your mind and eyes from the screen could help you take your mind off extreme sleepless patterns. JUST BE YOURSELF Trying to avoid something would make you fear the block more. Don’t stress yourself more because of it. It is just a phase and you’ll get over it before you even realise it is there. Having writer’s block is something that is normal. Overthinking this fact could make you more tensed. Divert your mind, invest that time somewhere else. Just be creative and leave yourself. Being stuck at a point while writing isn’t bad. Read: How should you market your first book? (Complete-Guide) It is just a way of your mind to tell you to calm yourself and give yourself a break. Embrace your writer’s block in a way that it could a boon to you rather than a bane. Чао!
9 Must visit writer’s book cafes in Delhi
While being a writer is an enigmatic journey, sometimes our environment makes it difficult for us to bring out our element. We need a certain atmosphere to let go and write like a free bird. In this high-tech world, the best creation of man is Café. Four-walled coffee heaven with a serene environment to be peaceful. And we are not just talking about Starbucks or Café Coffee Day – we are talking about book cafes – a place that it heaven to us. Read: How to promote your book through video trailer? Shall we look at some writers book cafes where you can visit to find your aesthetic peace? CAFÉ WANDERLUST THE BREW ROOM JUGMUG THELA THE NERDY INDIAN THE TEAR ROOM FROM BLOSSOM KOCHHAR CHA BAR MAY DAY BOOKSTORE & CAFÉ ANOTHER FINE DAY CAFÉ & READING ROOM SAKLEY’S MOUNTAIN CAFÉ 1. CAFÉ WANDERLUST DLF Galleria, 1st Floor, 53&54, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon.As the name suggests, this café is a haven for wanderers. It gives you peace, aesthetics, and well food. It will give you the feel of sitting on a beautiful patio with a coffee and your diary where no one will harm your imagination bubble and you’ll be free to write.From breakfast platters to snacks around the world – Café Wanderlust is the place to enjoy it all. 2. THE BREW ROOM Hauz Khas, Delhi A beautiful artistic place is a place called the Brew Room. The café gives out light aesthetics of Dark Academia for which every writer/reader is a sucker. The beauty of this café is it gives authentic handcrafted special coffees, board games, and the most delicious wood fire pizza. The smell of coffee and laptop – a perfect combination to let go and write it all. You may also like: Ultimate Guide to Copy Editing: Tips, Techniques, and Tools 3. JUGMUG THELA Champa Gali, New DelhiThis café is a dream for sure. In a beautiful reading room opposite the main café, read, write, and brainstorm with their special handmade biscuits, the special Vietnamese Ice Coffee or 12 Ingredient Masala Chai. Feel of Italian café and beautiful streets, it is must to visit café if you want to explore some new authentic places. 4. THE NERDY INDIAN Sainik Farms, Delhi Grilled sandwiches, hand-tossed pizzas, a selection of fries, and Indian tandoori delicacies are on the menu at this new cafe at Sainik Farms. But the best part is they have a large library with over 1000 books, and for every 500 rupees spent at the cafe, you get a free book. A perfect place for a literature lovers, isn’t it? You may also like: Insights from Bestselling Authors: The Art of Storytelling 5. THE TEAR ROOM FROM BLOSSOM KOCHHAR Hauz Khas Village, New DelhiThe Tea Room From Blossom Kochhar, located in the Hauz Khas Village bylanes, is one of our favourite locations to read for hours on end. They have an interesting assortment of drinks and healthful food, a fantastic book collection, and soothing music that matches the gorgeous view of Deer Park. Visit during the week, for breakfast, coffee or brunch scenes as during the weekends it gets crowded. The cafe itself is very beautiful and has only the best vibes. 6. CHA BAR N 81, Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place (CP), New DelhiThere’s nothing you won’t find here, from literature to soothing beverages to delectable dishes and more. They have around 60 different kinds of teas along with the most delicious mouth-watering food. It’s one of the top book cafes in Delhi and a popular Instagram destination. Every Delhiite, bibliophile or not, should go at least once. Some dishes you should try for sure – are Tiramisu, Kadhai Chicken pizza and so much more. 7. MAY DAY BOOKSTORE & CAFÉ 2254/2A, Ground Floor, Shadi Khampur, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi An overwhelming assortment of books (fiction, non-fiction, political), yummylicious food, and a theatre in the next room for plays and other fun activities. It’s cosy, personal, and a haven for readers, writers, philosophers, and art lovers. What is there to not love… Just wow! And you won’t know unless you try. You may also like: The Rise of Self-Publishing and What it Means for Authors 8. ANOTHER FINE DAY CAFÉ & READING ROOM MPD Tower, Golf Course Road, Sector 43, GurgaonWith very adorable and wood-heavy décor, this is one cafe for anyone whose coffee and book date doesn’t stop there. The place also serves beer and wine, so if you prefer a great glass of wine over coffee to accompany your reading, here is the spot for you! In addition to literature, they have a selection of board games to keep you entertained. You have to make sure to taste their all-day breakfast buffet and delicious shakes. 9. SAKLEY’S MOUNTAIN CAFÉ GK 1 M Block Market & DLF Galleria, DLF Phase 4, GurgaonIf you are a sucker for natural light, this place is for you! Sakley’s, located right in the heart of the vibrant GK 1 market, will transport you to a hill station, replete with wooden furnishings, sunshine, and vegetation right outside the windows. The vintage design, wooden candle stands, armchairs and simulated fireplace will undoubtedly remind you of old-world charm. The best aspect is that they offer a modest library where you can choose from largely travel-related books. Read: Traditional publishing vs self-publishing (Full comparison) These places are one of their own kind. Each place has a different aesthetic, a unique vibe with something that makes you lure into their world – no! they don’t hypnotize but they are just so beautiful. So why don’t you try them out one day and let your spirit of writing free to gain as much as it can so you can have a BANGER IDEA! for a book. Till then…Αντίο!
How can you promote your book through a video trailer?
Often as an avid reader we think that what if our favorite book had a video trailer or was made into a movie. It makes us think of various scenarios and get excited. But do we really need a video trailer for a book? Need, maybe not.. but does it help in attracting attention, yes! Video trailers are always a delight to watch. From movie and series trailers to music video teasers – who doesn’t like a good sneak peak! Everyone does. So when we say that with the BlueRoseONE team you can create a video trailer and spread a word and a video about your book, how does it make you feel? Excited? Curious? Nervous? Every emotion? Read: How to self-publish a book for free? People often feel hesitant when it comes to buy a book because sometimes blurbs or reviews or even book covers don’t quench our thirst of curiosity. Nowadays people have the service to create a video trailer for their books. How will a video trailer help us in promoting our book? A book has various themes and to show them, sometimes, a blurb is not enough. The video trailer will have all the elements and some possible scenarios that the reader would be reading in the book and combine it together with a background music or dialouges. You can see some of the video trailers on the youtube channel of BlueRose Publishers. As mentioned above, it attracts attention of the reader when they see something new and unexpected. Mentioned below are few pointers on how you can promote the book via video trailer: Add a link to your book trailer to your author website – This is a simple but important step. Include your book trailer on the homepage of your website, and write a blog post about it, including how it was created and how you hope your readers will share it with their friends. Post your trailer on your social media platforms – Post your book trailer on your social media accounts, group chats, clubs, quoras, etc. Anywhere where you know your audience will come running. Make sure the trailer doesn’t lose the hype – People tend to get distracted, so make sure that you keep posting it once in a while. Read: How do I copyright my book? Changing with trend is what an artist is. They keep their essence and combine it with the changing times. As a writer, it is now your turn to take promotions on another level as well. BlueRoseOne offers you the services of Video Trailer where our team works with you to create the trailer of your book. If you want to check out our work, you can click on the link mentioned below and see some trailers. Wiedersehen!
How to write a fiction book?
Thinking to write a fiction book? Novel writing is a lengthy process. From the step of idea generation to getting it published – it takes a lot of energy, dedication, and love. Fiction is a world that 95 per cent of readers live in – it seems easy to write but it is not. Read: Complete guide for how to self-publish a book for free? Today we are here to know how fiction works, how to write it and what should be kept in mind. Before starting off with writing and character sketching – choose a genre. What are genres? Genres are the categories that are the main theme of our book. It also means the style of writing. There are five main genres of literature are: Fiction Non-Fiction Drama Poetry Folktale What is Fiction? Fiction is one of the most popular genres. It is also the widest genre category which is often broken into five sub-categories i.e. Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery, and Science Fiction. But that doesn’t mean that there are just these categories. FANTASY – The sub-category Fantasy is one of the most amazing fiction categories. As a writer, you get to create a whole other world and it can never be in our world because their world is magical. There are examples like – Harry Potter, Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, etc. HISTORICAL FICTION – Historical fiction is the category where you, as a writer, portray the chosen historical period accurately mixing it with stories. The best examples would be The Da Vinci Code, A Gentleman in Moscow, The Buddha in the Attic, etc. CONTEMPORARY FICTION – This category has stories of modern life and their difficulties and issue and how they work with or around them. There are examples like – Angels & Demons, Flat-Out Love, And Then There Were None, etc. MYSTERY – This category is getting a lot of love from the experimental readers. The suspense-filled plots where the solving mystery is the key. For example – Sherlock Holmes, Gone Girls etc. SCIENCE FICTION – As a writer, you explore a different world where all the possible realities are achieved with high tech or changes in society and help your readers see and get fascinated. A few examples are The Invisible Man, Frankenstein, etc. There are many other subgenres as well like Romance, Horror, Thriller, Realism, Magical Realism, Teen Fiction, etc… After choosing a genre, you will now decide how long you want the book to be. As you are thinking to publish it, there are three options- Novel Novella Short stories compilation A novel is ranging from anything above 55,000 to 60,000 words while a novella is 30,000 to 50,000 words and a short story is of 1,500 to 30,000 words. But as you can observe that the word counts are on borders. So if a short story of 30,000 words is also a novella – then it depends on the author how they want to market it. Now as a writer, we have chosen our genre, and our sub-categories and now we will move to writing our masterpiece. Read: How can you promote your book through a video trailer? Your characters hold everything together. Them being meddled into a plot you’ve created is what makes your fiction story intriguing to read, therefore: CREATE A ROUGH PLOT SKETCH What is your story? What do you want to create? How will your world be? What will change the perspective of the reader? What will be the climax? What if I get stuck in the middle? Questions are many, the answer is one – write your plot. There are two major ways a writer work on their story – they either work in flow and develop the plot as they start writing or they plot out first and then write. No matter what blunder you create while writing, your plot will always guide you. Yes, you can always change your plot if you get a better idea but your book has three pillars – Plot, Characters, and You. CREATE A CHARACTER SKETCH Two friends move out to the real world to face challenges and explore the big city. Now you have two characters – Friends Numero 1 and Friends Numero 2. We need to build these characters, make them unique, and find them the abilities that will make them feel connected to the reader. Give them dimension – how do they look, how do they act, what is their style and why are they the way they are. Read: How to share your story with the world? For example, Aaron Tribbiani was a heartthrob, six feet two, with a god-like body structure and a voice that’d make you melt. His untamed jet black hair with bright green eyes was a combination to die for. He was a dream, but he was a jerk. POV aka POINT OF VIEW The book has to be written from somebody’s point of view: First Person, Second Person, or Third Person. First-person would be from the point of view of the protagonist, the Second person would be using the pronoun ‘you’ and making the reader feel they are the protagonist, and the Third person would be from an omniscient person’s perspective. GIVE YOUR CHARACTERS MOTIVATION Your characters are the life of your story. They need motivation. Answer the question – “What does this character needs?”, “What does this character lacks?” As they will move forward, they will have a goal, that goal is their motivation. That is what will give them growth in the story. REFLECT EMOTIONS What you write is what readers will feel. Your style of writing will portray the emotions that your characters feel. If you cry while writing it, people will cry reading it – that it a small fact. HAVE FLAWS Your world cannot be undefeated; it needs to have some flaws. Having an invincible world is unrealistic and unrelatable. Being vulnerable in the story reflects your emotional development as a writer too. 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Easy hacks to promote your book on Instagram.
Have you written and published a book? But you don’t know how to promote your book on Instagram? We got you! Promotions and Marketing can be a tricky process if you don’t have the proper knowledge. It is usually much more than Like, Comment, and Share – that is just said to the people who see what we promote. Waiting for readers to line up would take you ages before you will be a bit known in the society of writers. Sometimes you have to find people instead of them coming to you. Instagram has been a great advancement in socializing. It allows you to meet new people, it also allows you to market too. While some would say that Instagram isn’t a great promoter that is not true. It is, you just don’t know how to use it. Read: List of 10 successful self-published authors who chose self-publishing. How to start promoting on Instagram? The promotion starts way before your book is launched. You should know what type of audience you want to bring and for that, you need to experiment. Let’s look at four things we need to do before promoting: Create your Instagram account if you don’t have one. Get in touch with how things work on a particular platform. Post a variety of content for a few days and devise a posting schedule for the selected niche. Research the niche. As a writer, you need to see what other writers are posting and how they operate their accounts. Now we have a good working account with a few posts and now comes strategizing. Instagram allows you to select your targeted audience. It also lets you choose the demographic area and make sure that along with the millions of people, your content would go to your audience first. You can also visit BlueRose Publishers Instagram page to find some tips and tricks as to how you can customize your page as well. What are the small tips you should keep in mind while promoting? Create a posting schedule – It would help you in remembering what you should post and what you were thinking to post if you ever forget. More is Great – Posting less on social media as a growing figure is never a good idea. We aren’t celebs yet. So the more you post, it is good but it should be relevant. Hashtags! Use Them – Hashtags are important. They help share your post under different keywords. Instagram offers you a limit of 30 hashtags, while Twitter has a post limit so you have to balance that. Share your life – People maybe sometimes are interested in what you do but they always would want to know how your life is, why are you different from others… Don’t keep them waiting, share stories and videos to be interactive; do QnAs, live sessions, etc. Interacting is the key to promoting – You should interact with your followers, it will show them that they matter to you. Reply to their comments or like them. Just Have fun! – No matter what we tell you, the main key is to enjoy what you do. Promoting can only be successful if it is not a burden or a necessity for you. It is important and lets you explore the world of the internet more. Having fun while promoting is important. Read: The ultimate guide to self-publish a book for free. There are still a lot of things you can do like doing giveaways, fan meets, visiting platforms like Quora, Goodreads, others, etc to recommend your book to people. Trying is the first step, the rest – will come naturally to you. But if you ever get stuck in the middle of your promotion process, BlueRoseONE Social Media Team is always there to help you. Adiós!