About The Writing Desk

Take a moment and think about the last truly great book you read. Whether it was a riveting whodunit, a tragic love story or a 600-page fantasy saga, you probably didn’t stop to consider exactly why you liked it. You just enjoyed the ride.

But for publishers around the world, knowing which ingredients make a novel compelling is essential. And the only way to keep a footing in the major league of publishing is to make sure that your releases have that magic sauce that will send them spiraling up the bestseller lists.

This is why we started The Writing Desk, a place for writers to learn what it takes to land the title and status of a New York Times Bestselling Author. These daily insights are delivered straight to your inbox, and to welcome you to the community, you’ll also receive a free copy of our 12-Step Book Launch.


About Booksmith.io

Booksmith.io brings your story to readers around the world by making the process of publishing and marketing your book both easy and profitable. Our mission is to break down the barriers and obstacles that stand in your way, so that you can publish with confidence and achieve that highly coveted bestseller status.

Together with some of the best minds in the industry, we are building an unstoppable team of bestselling authors, seasoned editors, top-notch designers, performance marketers and publishing kingmakers.

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About the Editor

Annika is a TEDx alum, award-winning storyteller, and founder of Booksmith Publishing (Booksmith.io). She is known for her motivational, high energy style of helping aspiring authors create and publish content that brings their stories to life.

Over the years, she has worked with dozens of thought leaders and industry shakers, New York Times bestselling authors and Big Five Publishers. Annika has lived and traveled all over Europe — from Iceland to Switzerland, Norway to the UK — to learn from, and work alongside, the most innovative minds in publishing and technology.


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