Author Blog

Whether you’re an indie author, voice actor, or producer, selecting the right software is critical for a smooth production process. Here are some great free and paid software options for audiobook creation.

Email templates, otherwise know as canned responses, allow you to save a response; you can pull up an existing template and only fill in key information, so you don’t have to retype common emails. These templates can make answering your email faster and easier!

Book Cave offers the option to turn your retailer feature promotion into a series promotions, another great avenue for marketing your books!

If you’re looking to join a writing group, these tips will help you find the right one for you.

As an author, you probably spend a lot of time on your computer, creating files that would be devastating to lose. Here is why you should back up your data, along with some ways to do so.

Estate planning is something we all need to think about, even if we’re young and healthy. Copyright ownership is part of estate planning, and you can will the copyright of your books to someone. Let’s talk about how!

These answers to some of the most common questions about copyrighting an author’s works will empower you to protect your work.

Let’s delve into the world of intellectual property protection, exploring strategies and best practices to shield your work from plagiarism and copyright infringement.

Excel and other simple, often free, computer programs can be valuable tools for crafting a story. Learn how to use these programs to keep track of additional information in your novel and create a story that exists beyond the page.

Here are some cool infographics that will help even experienced author with those tricky grammar questions.

A map can bring your science fiction or fantasy novel to life for your readers and help you stay on track when writing. Here are a few map-making software programs we think you’ll like.

Having a privacy policy on your website is good practice and protects you and your readers. Here’s a template to help you know what to include.

We’ve discovered a few sites and apps for writers that we think you’ll love too! These helpful tools for writers can make writing easier and can help organize your writing life.

Do you need a way to create cool images for your blog or social media? Create images for any occasion with this easy program that everyone can use.

Every author should give the Microsoft Word Text-to-Speech feature a try as they fine-tune their manuscripts. When you listen to your book aloud, your ears will find many errors, repetitive words, and even plot flaws that your eyes (and the eyes of others) have often missed.

Most of us are familiar with the screenshot button on our keyboards, but what if you want only a small part of the screen? What you need is a free screenshot tool to make your life easier.

As an author, how should you format your manuscript to make it easier (and cheaper) for editors and designers? Read on to find out.

If your book has been accepted for a retailer book promotion, you may be wondering what’s next! Here’s what you can expect with your ebook promotion at Book Cave.

If you are a full-time author or even just beginning to make money on your writing, then you should be treating your writing as a business! Check out these tips to get you started.