Metamorphose Press

A small press publisher of science fiction and fantasy, as well as done-for-you publishing options for indie authors.

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Why You Should Build an Aspiring Author Network

Wondering if you should #network with aspiring authors? We answer your questions here. #writerlife

As you progress as a writer, you start reaching out to editors, publishers, and other industry specialists. Growing your list of contacts, consider connecting with other beginning authors and build an aspiring author network. Many beginning writers tend to underestimate this resource, missing the opportunities for collaboration and development. A fellow writer with similar struggles, doubts, and…

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What is Email Marketing & Why do Authors Need It?

Do you really need email marketing? We weigh in. #emailmarketing #authorplatform

Do you have an email subscription service set up? There are a lot of mixed reviews about starting an email marketing list as an author, but the vital thing to know is that it depends on the work you put into it and what you want out of it. To do that, you need to understand how to use email marketing before you begin doing anything else.

Why should you know how to use it before you begin creating…

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8 Weak Words and Phrases Killing Your Story

Don't kill your story by using these weak words. #amwriting #writingtips #amediting

You have a fantastic story, but you just can’t understand why it keeps getting rejected. If the issue isn’t with your plot or character arcs, it may fall on your word choice. A few common weak words and phrases can kill the impact your story has on readers (and editors).

So what words should fall under your red pen before you even consider submitting?

8 Weak Words/Phrases to Eliminate Without…

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How to Establish a Writing Routine that Works for You

Struggling with your writing routine? This might help. #writerslife #writingtips

Routine brings stability. It creates a slot for writing in our system and urges us to return to our stories. A set of writing practices, refined by years, can become a perfect instrument to let you focus on our work. Where do you start? How do you establish your writing routine?

Decide when you will write…

Find the time for writing and make it a regular activity. It could be every day or twice a…

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Top 10 Writing Mistakes That Make You Look Like an Amatuer

Do you commit any of these 10 writing mistakes? We bet you do! #writingtips #pubtips #amediting

Rejection happens to all authors, but it’s still a hard pill to swallow. From publishing houses to reader reviews, rejection occurs on every level at every stage in your writing career. If you want to avoid rejection, make sure you don’t look like an amateur. To do that, you have to be wary of some of the most common writing mistakes new authors make.

Warning! This article contains brutal honesty.…

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How to Write a Manuscript Synopsis

Struggling with your manuscript #synopsis? We give a quick breakdown on how to do it right. #submissiontips

If you decide to go for traditional publishing with your manuscript, you need to reach out to agents and publishers. How do you impress them with your work before they get to your manuscript? You need a manuscript synopsis, an essential element of your query package that lets the reader partake of your novel.

Agents and publishers are usually pressed for time, and they won’t open your manuscript…

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Step-By-Step Email Marketing for Authors

Step-By-Step Email Marketing for Authors #marketing #authormarketing

Email marketing is one of the most effective forms of marketing out there. You can research all day, and the one thing you will notice is that all strategies for marketing funnel into the same thing: email.

The good news is, it’s a lot easier than you think.

What is an email list?

For those who don’t know, an email list is like the house that holds all your subscribers together. When someone…

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Building Character Arcs: Why You Need It

Struggling with your #characterarc? Get some helpful tips. #amediting #writingtips

In most stories, characters are the primary force that drives the story forward. It is through the characters we send a message to the readers. The reader relates to the protagonistand follows them on their journey, watching them evolve, discard their old beliefs and obtain new values. But how do you make your protagonist compelling? The answer is using their internal metamorphose, or character…

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Choosing an Author Domain (but were afraid to ask)

Everything You Wanted to Know About Choosing an Author Domain (but were afraid to ask) #pubtips #writerslife

Choosing your domain is like choosing your brand. In fact, it is quite the same thing. What you choose will be yours for the long haul. It’s no wonder that it’s a struggle to pick an author domain.

Believe it or not, some authors make mistakes when choosing their author domain. The errors often go missed for a year or more, at which point they have to start all over again. Don’t let this happen…

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Your Life-Saving Author Website Checklist

Your Life-Saving Author Website Checklist right here. #authorwebsite #consulting

So you want to build an author website but don’t know where to start. Don’t worry. A lot of new authors are uncertain what to include on their website. First, let’s talk about why the pages on your site are so important, and to do that we need to understand your readers.

Ask yourself this: When you visit another author’s website, why are you there? What is it that you are looking for?

My guess…

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How to Maintain Work-life Balance as an Author

Struggling to maintain a #worklife balance in your writing? Get organized with these tips. #writingtips #writerlife

Writing requires space and time, especially when you are starting out. As an author, you’ll have to find the way how to squeeze time into your busy schedule. That means you’ll add one more commitment to the ones you’ve been juggling. How do you manage it without ruining this fragile work-life balance? How do you keep writing from stealing your social / family / “me” time?

Right Mindset for…

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What is an Author Platform (and why do I need it)?

What is an Author Platform (and why do I need it)? #amwriting #marketingtips

You all know you need a website. Maybe you even have one up and running already. But why do you need a site, and how can you optimize it? It’s one of the most critical aspects of an author platform, but certainly not the only one.

Why do you need an author platform?

Think about how people find you on the internet. Then, think about how you find other authors. More than 87% of the populationbrowse…

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Short Story Submission Etiquette Checklist

So you think you're ready to submit your #shortstory. Read this etiquette checklist first. #publishingtips

Your story is finalized, formatted, and error-free. You read a couple of literary magazines and one perfect for your work. The story’s tone, theme, genre, and word count are exactly what the editor wants, according to their guidelines. It’s time to submit! But do you understand submission etiquette?

From the moment you press that “Submit” button until publication (or rejection), your work enters…

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When to Hire an Editor: A 10-Step Manuscript Checklist

Think you're ready to hire an #editor? Read this first! #writingtips #amediting

Many aspiring authors are eager to send their raw first draft to an editor, hoping the editor will transform a sloppy manuscript with a jarring storyline and plot inconsistencies to a publishable state.  Unfortunately, this approach doesn’t speak well for the author. It betrays them as a sloppy amateur who didn’t bother to revise the text or follow a manuscript checklist.

The author didn’t…

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What Questions Do I Ask When Manuscript Editing?

Not sure what to ask when self-editing? Find out. #amediting #writingtips

Revising a manuscript is no easy task for authors. It doesn’t matter if it’s a short story or a novel. Taking a step back to give your manuscript the critical eye it needs is a challenge. Yet it’s an essential part of manuscript editing. So how do you take a step back and really question everything before revising?

Read Your Manuscript like a Reader, Not an Author

Readers are critical. Far more…

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I Finished My First Short Story, Now What?

Have you faced this question: I Finished My First Short Story, Now What? Get your answers here. #writingtips #publishingtips

Congratulations, you’re finally done with your debut!  Your short story is ready, lying quietly in the top drawer of your desk, anticipating the moment of publication. Now comes the hardest part, feared by many creatives – going out and offering your work to editors. You might secure publication on the first short story submission; though, you will most likely submit repeatedly until you find one…

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New YA-Teen Novel, New Author

We are proud to announce our first contracted full-length novel by @AuthorStarGrey. Details here. #smallpress #YATeen #debut

We know it can be risky to trust a brand new small press with precious work. Writers slave over every word to make the perfect story. Because of this, we are excited to announce our first contracted full-length YA-Teen novel by a new author, Star Grey.

Uniqueis Star’s debut novel. What started as a stand-alone YA-Teen novel turned into a trilogy, then transformed back into one epic,…

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