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Though we lost an hour of sleep this past weekend, in today’s blog you’re going to gain some knowledge! At Dorrance Publishing, it’s our job and our goal to help… Spring Forward with These Five Writing Tips
For many, traveling the world ranks high on their bucket list. For Dorrance author Roberta M. Baty, a vagabond at heart, she discovered her knack for writing as she traveled… Travelling the World to “Far Away Places”
Have you ever read a book that felt so real you could actually smell the meal that the character was cooking, or feel the slight, cool breeze that was blowing… How to Use Your Senses When Writing
To outline or not to outline? That is the question. If you’re just starting on your book writing journey but don’t know where to begin, an outline can help. What’s… Four Reasons You Should Outline Your Novel
In a previous blog post, we talked about how flashbacks can give your plot a boost. But they can be tricky to write. A flashback is a scene from the… Three Easy Tips for Writing Flashbacks
Every day, when our eyes open in the morning, we make a choice. A choice as to whether or not we do things in that 24-hour time span that will… “Three Simple Questions,” One Dorrance Author
In last week’s blog, we talked about the idea of writing anywhere. Some find great success in writing their book behind a desk. Take Charles Dickens, for example. He loved… Where Did These Famous Writers Find Inspiration?
Writing doesn’t have to be a rigid process. In today’s blog, we’re going to help you dismiss those ideas of thinking that you have to work at a desk in… Three Tips to Help You Write Anywhere
In last week’s blog, we offered three narrative techniques to give your plot a boost. Today we’re taking it a step further and focusing on one narrative technique in particular: building… How to Build a Better Backstory
When cultivating your plot from start to finish, it takes a lot more than “Once upon a time” and “The End.” That’s why sometimes as a writer you’ll have to… Three Narrative Techniques to Give Your Plot a Boost