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What is an ARC? (advance reader copy, explained)
An ARC (advance reader copy) is a pre-publication copy sent to reviewers and readers before launch. Here is what it is, how it differs from a proof copy, and how to use one.
What is an antihero? (with examples from books)
What an antihero is, how it differs from a hero, villain and flawed hero, how to write one, and examples from literature.
How to Format a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for Print and eBook (2026)
A step-by-step guide to formatting a book for print and eBook: trim size, margins, styles, front and back matter, and a final checklist.
How to format a book title in an essay (italics vs quotation marks, MLA and APA)
Italics for a whole book, quotation marks for a chapter or short work: the rule, the mechanics and the common mistakes, across MLA, APA and Chicago.
How to Design a Book Cover (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
A five-step guide to designing a book cover that reads at thumbnail size, follows genre conventions and goes to print without file problems.
How to cite a book in MLA format (9th edition)
How to cite a book in MLA 9: the Works Cited shape, in-text citations and worked examples for common cases.
How to cite a book in APA format (with examples)
How to write an APA 7 book citation: author, year, title, publisher, plus worked examples and the mistakes to avoid.
How Long Should a Book Be? Word Counts by Genre (2026)
Typical word-count ranges by genre and audience, why length matters, and how to tell whether your manuscript is too short or too long.
Other words for "main character"
Main character, protagonist, hero, lead and central character are not interchangeable. Here is what each word means and when to use it.