Part of learning and growing in the writing craft is identifying weaknesses and learning to correct them. Some self-publishing authors are natural underwriters. Underwriting can leave readers dissatisfied with a story. Here are five things underwriters can do to improve their writing craft. Continue reading →

Not every book needs to be an epic tome. However, some self-publishing authors consistently create stories that could be improved by adding to the story. While shorter books have some advantages, such as the cost of publishing a book, the reader experience often could be enhanced by creating a longer work and adding more substance to the story. Self-publishing writers whose stories need more substance are underwriters. Continue reading →