Fiction vs. Nonfiction: What’s the Difference?

Fiction vs non-fiction book comparison featuring a thoughtful reader holding books, illustrating the differences between fictional and factual writing.

You’re writing a book. But here’s the question holding you back: should it be fiction or nonfiction? For many authors, this choice feels more complex than it should be. Especially when so many successful books blur the line between the two. Think about it. Stories based on true events feel real. Memoirs read like novels. […]

Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: What’s the Difference?

Author comparing copy editing vs proofreading before publishing a manuscript

You want to publish a children’s book. You have the idea. Maybe even a draft. Now you’re trying to understand what actually comes next. We work with first-time authors at Digital Scribblers every day, and this is where most of them get stuck. Children’s books follow a very different path from standard publishing. The format […]

The Ultimate Book Editing Checklist Every Author Needs

Book editing checklist with author working on manuscript at desk

Did you just get done writing your first-ever draft? Congratulations! We know you feel a strong mix of emotions right now. Excited about what you managed to accomplish and nervous about what to do next. Let us assure you that it is completely normal.  Shaping your manuscript into a complete, polished book is an overwhelming […]