Jordan K

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Jordan Kantey is an editor, writer and writing workshop facilitator. He’s been helping authors develop their stories for ten years. He achieved his Honours in English Literature with distinction from the University of Cape Town. He has had poems published in several journals and an anthology. He blogs about writing craft and process at Now Novel and loves to help aspiring authors reach their goals.

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Recent posts

How to get book reviews: Max visibility in 9 steps

When authors go indie and publish a book, how to get book reviews is a common challenge. For Amazon to take notice and start spotlighting your book, you typically need at least 50 reviews. How can you convert readers into reviewers and boost your book's visibility? Read on for nine steps: 9 s...

June 6th, 2022

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Good story openings: 8 lessons from famous first lines

Good story openings are challenging to write but an inviting or catchy first sentence reels readers into your fictional world. Here are 8 famous first lines and what they teach us about how to begin a novel in style: What do great story introduction examples teach us? Good story open...

June 2nd, 2022

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How to get your book published: Detailed 2022 guide

Wondering how to get a book published for the first time? Read on for advice on preparing to publish. Find information on indie vs traditional publishing, choosing between smaller and larger publishing companies, and more. In today's world there are many publishing options. How to get your bo...

May 30th, 2022

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Self-publishing on Amazon: 20 pros and cons for authors

Self-publishing on Amazon has pros and cons, like any path to publishing your book. Read pros and cons to help you make shrewder choices in your publishing journey: 10 pros of self-publishing on Amazon Good knowledge base and Amazon guides Get your book to market faster Access to gl...

May 16th, 2022

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Best story writing websites in 2022

Need writing resources? Here are some of the best story writing websites. We've updated these resources to include writing tips, story plotting resources, publishing and book promo help, and more. Fiction writing websites - categories Writing tips and insights from authors Community a...

May 10th, 2022

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How to write a plot outline: 7 plotting techniques

Creating a story outline is not for everyone. Yet it is a useful way to scrutinize and expand your story idea. A way to find more material, and create a story structure template that guides your draft. Learn how to write a plot outline with these seven plotting techniques: 7 popular story out...

April 25th, 2022

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