Skip to content
  • Dorrance Publishing
  • Contact Us
  • |
  • 1-800-695-9599
  • Dorrance Publishing
  • About
    • The Dorrance Story
    • FAQ
    • Press
  • Services
    • Publishing Services
    • Writing Coach
    • Manuscript Development
    • Book Promotion Products
  • How It Works
    • Step 1: Consultation
    • Step 2: Production
    • Step 3: Promotion
    • Step 4: Distribution
    • Step 5: Fulfillment
  • Success
    • Testimonials
    • Author Events
    • Authors in the News
    • Book Reviews
  • Bookstore
  • Blog
  • HOW TO BECOME AN AUTHOR!
  • Login
Made in America
  1. Home
  2. Auto Draft
  3. 2017

Yearly Archives: 2017

  • Back to Blog

The End of One Chapter and the Start of the Next

By: dev-dorrance
2018New Yearwriting goalswriting helpwriting inspirationwriting motivationwriting tips

Dec. 19th, 2017

It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is quickly coming to a close. As we anxiously anticipate the start of a brand new chapter in 2018, we at Dorrance wanted to… The End of One Chapter and the Start of the Next

Read More The End of One Chapter and the Start of the Next

Brody’s List: A Christmas Message for Kids of All Ages

By: dev-dorrance
Dorrance author spotlightDorrance Book SpotlightDorrance Bookstore

Dec. 12th, 2017

Brody’s List: A Christmas Message for Kids of All Ages is a thoughtful tale written by Dorrance Publishing author Jean Goodwin Messinger. While Messinger’s belief in Santa was unshakeable, she… Brody’s List: A Christmas Message for Kids of All Ages

Read More Brody’s List: A Christmas Message for Kids of All Ages

Three Tips to Improve Your Vocabulary

By: dev-dorrance
author tipsbook writingwriting helpwriting tips

Dec. 5th, 2017

As a writer, you have the intrinsic yearning to keep learning. You’re constantly pushing your boundaries and going outside of your comfort zone in order to cultivate your writing skills.… Three Tips to Improve Your Vocabulary

Read More Three Tips to Improve Your Vocabulary

Define Your Why

By: dev-dorrance
book writingwriting inspirationwriting motivationwriting tips

Nov. 28th, 2017

We all have different sources of motivation. We’re driven to write for various reasons, and those reasons are unique to our own circumstances. In today’s blog post, we cover the… Define Your Why

Read More Define Your Why

Use Gratitude as a Source of Motivation

By: dev-dorrance
book writingmotivationwriting motivation

Nov. 21st, 2017

As people all over the United States prepare for their Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, we can’t help viewing the season of gratitude as a source of motivation. Merriam-Webster defined… Use Gratitude as a Source of Motivation

Read More Use Gratitude as a Source of Motivation

Dorrance Book Spotlight: Nightmare

By: dev-dorrance
Dorrance authorDorrance author spotlightDorrance bookDorrance Bookstore

Nov. 15th, 2017

Dorrance author Robert E. Ford, Jr. channeled his real-life experiences to write Nightmare, a 178-page book inspired by Ford’s experiences during and after the Vietnam War. After enlisting in the… Dorrance Book Spotlight: Nightmare

Read More Dorrance Book Spotlight: Nightmare

30 Days to Write a Book

By: dev-dorrance
book writingNaNoWriMoNational Novel Writing Monthwriting tips

Nov. 7th, 2017

What if we told you that you had 30 days to write a book? Would you laugh and say that it’s not possible? Or would you roll up your sleeves… 30 Days to Write a Book

Read More 30 Days to Write a Book

What Is A Subplot?

By: dev-dorrance
plotplot developmentplot tipssubplotwriting helpwriting tips

Oct. 31st, 2017

The plot is the why of a story. It’s what grounds the action while simultaneously propelling it forward; it provides context for the characters and their actions. So, what exactly… What Is A Subplot?

Read More What Is A Subplot?

How to Get Your Kids Into Writing

By: dev-dorrance
creative writingwritingwriting goalswriting helpwriting skillswriting tips

Oct. 24th, 2017

Getting your kids to read is one thing, encouraging them to write is another. So, how can you get your kids to love writing? Below are four helpful tips to… How to Get Your Kids Into Writing

Read More How to Get Your Kids Into Writing

Dorrance Book Spotlight: Haido

By: dev-dorrance
book promotionDorrance authorDorrance author spotlightDorrance authorsDorrance bookDorrance Book SpotlightDorrance Bookstore

Oct. 17th, 2017

Halloween is just a few days away, so if you’ve been looking for a book that will have you on the edge of your seat, anxiously flipping the pages to… Dorrance Book Spotlight: Haido

Read More Dorrance Book Spotlight: Haido
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 6

Recent Posts

  • An Author’s Dream Comes True: Dorrance Publishing Delivers the Surprise of a Lifetime
  • Holiday and Winter Writing Prompts
  • Dorrance Publishing Authors Shine At Pittsburgh Area Events
  • NaNoWriMo: Tips for writing dialogue
  • NaNoWriMo: Tips For More Descriptive Language In Your Writing

Archives

Categories

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Ready to Get Started?

Publication via the Dorrance imprint is a perfect choice for the author looking for a complete, high quality, personal publishing program that leverages the expertise of publishing professionals. Find out for yourself today!

Dorrance Confidentiality Agreement
Dorrance agrees not to use the Confidential Information except to consider and discuss with you, the Author, Dorrance’s publishing and related services. “Confidential Information” includes all written, verbal, or digital materials shared by you concerning a potential book, including the manuscript, plot, synopsis, characters, illustrations, and any unique creative ele

Thanks Error

Thank You

A Dorrance Publishing representative will be in touch with you shortly.

We're Sorry

An error has occurred. Please try again.

If you keep seeing this error, please contact us.

© 2025 Dorrance Publishing Company, Inc.

DORRANCE PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
585 Alpha Dr. Suite 103, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 | 
Phone: 800-695-9599 - Fax: 412-387-1319


Dorrance Publishing Company, Inc. BBB Business Review Patriotic Star

Dorrance Publishing is proud that everyone who works on our Authors’ books are based in the United States. Our books are printed in the USA, too!

The depiction of any trademarks/logos is for identification purposes only and does not represent endorsement of, or affiliation with, Dorrance, its services, products or employees by the trademark owner. All featured logos are the property of their respective companies.

View our Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Read our President's Statement of Confidentiality | Developed by Flying Cork