Craft That Sells
Craft That Sells is a recurring topic in our coverage of writing, launching, and selling books. This hub collects every article tagged Craft That Sells, newest first, each grounded in real data and primary sources rather than guru folklore.
Craft That Sells
The First 10%: Writing a Look Inside Sample That Converts
The free sample is your real sales pitch. Open on the story or the problem, move front matter to the back, and end on a hook.
Craft That Sells
Story-Structure Frameworks That Satisfy Genre Readers
Save the Cat, the Hero's Journey, Romancing the Beat, Story Grid — hitting genre beats is what earns reviews and series buys.
Craft That Sells
The Editing Pipeline: What Stages You Need and What to Spend
Editing is a sequence, not one pass. Developmental to proofread — and the $250–$999 spend range that correlates with rising income.
Craft That Sells
How to Structure a Nonfiction Book That Delivers
One concept per chapter, a promise-proof-path spine, and takeaways readers act on. Structure for the transformation you sold.
Craft That Sells
How Long Should Your Book Be? Word Count by Genre
Length isn't arbitrary — it interacts with price bands, KENP payout, and reader value. Genre norms and the penalty for padding.
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