Using Pencil’s ‘Stop Distribution’ Tool for Dynamic Editing
Despite its roots in the 17th century, the publishing industry has changed very little in the last 4 centuries. Over 6 million books are published every year and truth be told, 99%...
Author: Pencil Clan
You Need To Promote Diversity In Publishing – Here’s How and Why
Maya Angelou once said, “It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” It is indeed time for the world...
Top 10+ Online Writing Communities For Aspiring Authors
“The truth is, writing is this: hard and boring and occasionally great but usually not. Even I have lied about writing. I have told people that writing this book has been like...
What Will Reading Habits Look Like In A Post-Pandemic World?
It is no surprise that the pandemic has negatively affected several industries including the traditional publishing industry. Owing to the lockdowns and travel bans, production of hardcopy books have taken a hit....
Here’s How & Why You Need To Write Diverse Characters
At any given point in time, one can concur that literature has played a vital role in the development and progress of a society. This holds true because books essentially form and...
7 Common Mistakes that Every First Time Writer Needs to Avoid
The journey of writing a book is a largely individual one. No two writers would have the same experience – although there might be some overlaps. We understand writing a book for...
The Ultimate Guide To Select Your Book Title
One thing that is arguably as difficult, if not more, as naming one’s child or pet is finding that perfect title to their book. According to author Bethany Atazadeh, “When you boil...
10 Best Book Cover Design Tips For Your Book
A book cover is a crucial marketing tool for your book as it creates the first impression for your potential readers. With the number of books in a bookstore vying for a...
How To Edit A Book: Tips For Self-Editing A Book
After investing months on end in writing your book, editing it can be a surprisingly sobering process. From making sure that the overall continuity of your book is maintained to paying attention...
First Draft To A Book: The Journey of an Idea
“Cogito, ergo sum” or, “I think, therefore I am” was the evergreen wisdom shared by philosopher René Descartes. It is safe to assume that Descartes was correct to make that statement since...
