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Spot the 7 most common mistakes authors make before publishing — and how to fix them. A must-read checklist for self-publishing writers.

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Want to write characters readers can’t stop thinking about? Learn 3 essential strategies for making your protagonist likable, relatable,...

If you're writing a romance novel or women's fiction story, mastering character arcs is essential. Whether you're self-publishing or preparing your manuscript for literary agents, learning how to write a strong character arc helps make your book emotionally powerful—and market-ready. In this post, we’ll break down character development types (positive, flat, and negative arcs), give examples from bestselling books, and show how to apply these tools to your writing.

If your reader isn’t drawn in to your main character by the first few pages, they won’t make it to your plot twist, your powerful message, or even your second chapter. That’s why how you introduce your main character matters more than most authors realize. Here are 7 proven ways to make that first impression unforgettable!

At Joseph Editorial Services, I’ve seen it all: plot holes no one noticed, characters that felt “off,” and beautifully written pages that still didn’t deliver. That’s why I created Draft 2 Done™—a manuscript evaluation service designed to catch the cracks before they become 1-star reviews.