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Embarking on the Literary Journey: A Guide to Start Writing Your Novel

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Introduction Embarking on the journey of writing a novel is both exhilarating and daunting. The blank page holds infinite possibilities, and the prospect of creating entire worlds and characters can be overwhelming. However, with the right approach and mindset, anyone can start the rewarding process of penning their own novel. In this blog entry, we'll explore some essential steps to help you kickstart your novel-writing adventure. Find Your Inspiration Every great novel begins with a spark of inspiration. It could be a personal experience, a vivid dream, or even an intriguing article you stumbled upon. Take the time to reflect...

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4 Benefits of Publishing with Hybrid Publishers

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Hybrid publishing gives you the best of both self-publishing and traditional publishing. British-born writer Gabi Coatsworth shares that hybrid publishers offer traditional perks like editing, design, and distribution while increasing your chances of getting published as soon as possible. On top of that, hybrid publishers offer unique advantages regarding the rights, royalties, distribution, and other services for your book. However, it’s understandable that many aspiring authors are still hesitant to try hybrid publishing due to its relative novelty. So if you’re an author who’s considering hybrid publishing, here are the following advantages that this route can bring to you: It increases your...

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Self-Publishing and How it Can Work for You

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Just recently there was a Moneybox feature on BBC Radio 4 about self-publishing and the one thing that concerned us was the number of people who are being misled by what many are calling "hybrid publishers". There appears to be companies within the UK who are falsely promising authors success and taking their money to produce and publish their book. Often it seems they are also taking the rights away from the authors, introducing contracts and then, if the book does not sell, the author is left high and dry with nothing. At Riverside Publishing Solutions, we have often referred...

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