Rough WriterHow to Deal with Bad Book ReviewsNot all bad reviews are just haters hating. Before you let negative feedback stop you from writing, you should try your best to learn from…Jul 2Jul 2
Rough WriterTop Indie Book Contests for Self-Published AuthorsOne reason indie books don’t sell is that they lack credibility. First-time authors often have a hard time convincing readers that their…Jun 18Jun 18
Rough WriterHow to Copyright Your Self-Published NovelAuthors automatically own their books’ copyright. The second you put your ideas to paper, they’re legally your intellectual property…Jun 111Jun 111
Rough WriterHow to Assign Your Book’s ISBN with BowkerAll printed novels need an ISBN. If you decide to buy your own, you’ll have to do it through Bowker. Here’s how to assign an ISBN.Jun 81Jun 81
Rough WriterFree Book Cover Generators for Authors on a BudgetBook covers can be expensive. For many self-publishing authors, a professionally designed cover isn’t an option; out of necessity, your…Apr 28Apr 28
Rough WriterHow to Write a Fictional Species: Aliens, Elves, and Other Sci-fi/Fantasy CreaturesEveryone talks about diversity in fiction, but what could be more diverse than a world full of fantastic creatures? Sci-fi and fantasy are…Apr 2Apr 2
Rough WriterWhat I Learned from Writing with a CoauthorIndie novels don’t have to be solo projects. We often work alone and keep our ideas to ourselves, only letting people into our fictional…Mar 26Mar 26
Rough WriterHow to Make a Free Sci-Fi/Fantasy MapMaps are useful way to visualize your sci-fi/fantasy world. They’re helpful for both the author and the reader — after all, an epic…Mar 52Mar 52
Rough WriterMake Writing Fun Again! How to Enjoy Writing When It Feels like a ChoreWriter’s block isn’t the only thing that can keep you from writing. Sometimes, you just don’t feel like writing anymore — not because you…Mar 2Mar 2
Rough WriterAre You Worldbuilding or Procrastinating? When to Stop Planning and Start WritingFor me, worldbuilding is one of the best parts of writing sci-fi/fantasy. There’s something empowering about creating a fantastic universe…Feb 13Feb 13
