Finding a Literary Agent
We’re not going to sugar-coat it for you: getting a literary agent is hard. Just because you have a good book, doesn’t mean agents will be fighting to represent you.… Finding a Literary Agent
Writing Exercises: Objects
As writers, our number one goal at all times is to further character development in our stories. This focus is fantastic, but it can cause us to overlook other aspects… Writing Exercises: Objects
Writing Your Author Bio
As writers, we could spend days at a time talking all about the characters in our books (trust us, even our friends can attest to this). But when it comes… Writing Your Author Bio
Genre Spotlight: Cookbooks
The sound of fresh bacon sizzling on the stove. The smell of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through every corner of the house. That special cracking sound of freshly… Genre Spotlight: Cookbooks
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