Literary Halloween Costumes
You may think of it as simply the time to break out your favorite Stephen King novel or even the best night to delve deeper and darker into the horror… Literary Halloween Costumes
Writing Exercises: Dialogue
Just like a fingerprint is utterly unique, so too is a person’s voice. Every person has a different accent, infliction, and diction. Some people say ‘um’ and ‘like’ too much.… Writing Exercises: Dialogue
Kurt Vonnegut’s Rules for Writing
Every writer will give you different ‘rules’ on how to be good at the craft. Do your research, read a lot, and find writers to idolize- you’ll eventually find what… Kurt Vonnegut’s Rules for Writing
Genre Focus: How-To Books
We’re living in a DIY world. From Pinterest fashion to Youtube cooking tips to good old fashioned books, people are constantly looking for the latest tips, tricks, and ‘life-hacks’ to… Genre Focus: How-To Books
How to Reach Out for Reviews
When you want to buy something, what do you trust more: the ads or the reviews? The reviews, right? With modern-day technology available to consumers, reviews have become equally as… How to Reach Out for Reviews
7 Tips to Master Character Development
We’re sure you’ve heard the expression which came first, the chicken or the egg? When it comes to writing, the chicken is the character and the egg is the plot.… 7 Tips to Master Character Development
Standalone or Series?
All writers know that moment– that gorgeous ‘aha’ moment when a fantastic idea comes their way. We all know that hurried way we reach to our notebooks (or even our… Standalone or Series?
Genre Spotlight: Romance
Wind-swept hair, long sighs, walks on the beach, kisses in the rain, and blush after blush…it’s not hard to work out what we’re describing. Avid readers can become addicted to… Genre Spotlight: Romance
What’s in a Name: Choosing Character Names
What’s in a name? As it turns out, actually quite a lot. We always like to say your book is like your baby, but in this case, that isn’t entirely… What’s in a Name: Choosing Character Names
I’ve Decided to Self-Publish, What Are My Options?
You’re an author– you’re not an editor or a publisher or a marketing expert. So, when it comes to navigating the publishing world, it can make some authors want to:… I’ve Decided to Self-Publish, What Are My Options?