What’s a home without a fully stocked bookshelf? Not only do they make great decorations, books also allow us to escape from our current world and can even teach us something new. And if your bookshelf is full of science fiction or new adult contemporary books — as many bookworm’s shelves are — you may […]
In so many industries, there are those willing to prey on the unwary, the companies that offer wanna be actors headshots for thousands of pounds (or dollars), the online colleges offering high priced courses that lead to no recognized qualifications, the publishing companies that ask for ridiculous amounts of money to publish your book. All […]
Fanfiction is a great tool for readers and writers. For readers, it’s a way to become more invested in a story. For writers, it’s a way to learn what readers want to see more of. Over time, it helps them improve at their craft and build a bigger audience. However, fanfiction is a bit of […]
There is no single, infallible recipe that guarantees the path to success. There is no real step by step, no magic formula. But one thing is for sure: it takes hard work, effort and occasional tears. Every writer has his days of wanting to escape to the mountains, but it is important to persist. Take […]
We’re celebrating June Is Audiobook Month by hosting this lovely interview with the amazing Audiobookworm Jess. I’ve hosted so many audiobook tours with Jess (she runs Audiobookworm Promotion book tours) and since audio is pretty much the only way I read these days, I love that I can still do book tours and read fun […]
How To Fix These 6 Mistakes In Fictional Dialogue Good dialogue should meet a lot to your readers. However, most writers tend to struggle with writing good dialogue, especially professionals. But not to worry! If you avoid these six common mistakes, your written dialogue will flow amazingly and, more importantly, make sense to your readers. […]
Writing is an art that is so often shrouded in mystery and attended by superstition. It’s part of what makes great writing so exciting and elusive: the idea that great writers have only produced their work through mysterious habits and acts of great self-sacrifice. Of course, it’s impossible to know to what extent these practices […]
April 23rd is World Book Day, and we are sharing this great listicle of 5 tips for authors to promote their book during COVID-19. We are in unprecedented times and everyone is struggling. Here at Chapter Break, we love to support authors and continue to see them creating and releasing more books into the world. […]
Guest Post: The importance of strong female characters in fantasy People talk a lot about ‘strong female characters’ in fantasy. It’s very much the flavour of the moment. It’s Daenerys Targaryen, roasting her enemies from the back of a dragon. It’s Arwen facing down the Ringwraiths with a sword in her hand. But what does ‘strong […]
During the winter season, there’s nothing better than curling up with a book in a cozy place. It’s the perfect chance to explore an unknown world, chilling setting, or wintry themes. Wintry fantasy books offer an exciting escape while you stay safe and warm. Read on to explore the best fantasy books to read […]