by Patricia | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog
By BlueInk Staff Seeking for inspiration in the new year? Look no further than Allen Levi and his little book-that-could, Theo of Golden. Beginning life as a self-published novel, Theo of Golden took off, becoming one of 2025’s biggest selling books. Levi wasn’t...
by Patricia | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog
By Paul Goat Allen Straight from the files of Stating the Obvious comes the next BlueInk blog about the monumental importance of a novel’s conclusion. It’s a no-brainer, right? Your novel needs a memorable ending in order to have any chance at commercial success. But...
by Patricia | May 14, 2025 | Blog
By BlueInk Staff Unhappy with a review of your book? There’s a lesson to be learned in the case of Jacqueline Howett, an author who posted her angry response to a bad review of her book online. It went viral, and her fit became the stuff of legend. Here’s the...
by Patricia | Apr 24, 2025 | Blog
By BlueInk Review staff You’ve written your book – all but the title. Time to slap something on the cover and call it a wrap, right? Not so fast, my friend. Coming up with the right title is an art, deserving of just as much thought and attention as you have put into...
by Patricia | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog, About Reviews
By BlueInk Review Staff Too many authors seek reviews before their books are ready for prime time. The result is predictable: a negative review that won’t help sell the book and will only demoralize the author. Don’t be in a rush to get a review. Before looking...
