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 […]

Top Proofreading Tips Every Author Should Know Before Publishing

A woman writing in a notebook while sitting cross-legged on the floor.

It is the best feeling to complete your first draft of a book. You have created characters, worlds, and a complete story. You have worked so hard and deserve such a sense of success. But when you review your manuscript after editing, you may still wonder: Is it really ready to be published? This is […]