Opyrus Blog for Authors and Writers

Published On Jan 13, 2021

Are You a Writer?

Have you ever struggled with calling yourself a “writer”? There is something about that title that seems to come with a showy-off type of feeling. It is as if saying you are a writer automatically means that you are saying you are talented. And...

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Published On Aug 6, 2020

4 Reasons Why Writing Leads to Stress Relief

Often we think of the writing process of one that requires us to be calm and collected. We have our steaming hot coffee, some classical music playing in the background, the sun is streaming in beautifully and our creative juices are flowing.

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

7 Tips on How to Build a Platform as an Expert

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

What an amazing time to become a published author!

There’s an old saying “you are what you read”. I believe it may be more appropriate to say you are what you write! If you’re like many newly minted authors, your book, when it’s finished, will energize you and most probably change your life and the...

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

When are you finished writing your book???

John F. Harnish, Vice President Author Services

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

Editorial Pet Peeves - and how to avoid them in your book

Copyeditors are, as a group, very patient and forgiving readers. We love noticing nitpicky details and fixing subtle errors to help you present your audience the most polished and professional version of your book possible. We could spend all day...

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

Book Publishing: Why Make it Great?

V.P. Spoken Books Publishing, Dave Giorgio, January 21, 2011:

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

Writer’s Digest: 9 Must-Follow Manuscript Rules

It’s a new year! Why not start it off right in terms of your manuscript? If you’re like me, your resolution was to complete your manuscript and finally turn it in to a publisher or agent.

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Published On Sep 27, 2014

Writer Idea: Consult your Muse and Coin the 2012 “Word of the Year”

Director, Author Services, LinDee Rochelle, December 22, 2010:

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