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?
Author Spotlight: Mark Cobbs Lewis
Name: Mark Cobbs Lewis Hometown: Duncan, Oklahoma Book: Eyes of the Garden (A Myth Continued) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Describe your book in 10 words or less. Allegory of the divisions among humans despite being overwhelmingly… Author Spotlight: Mark Cobbs Lewis
Writing Exercises: Using the Five Senses
When writing a book, the scenes come to us in such immense detail. We see each one unfolding like movies in our heads- we see every room, object, gesture, and… Writing Exercises: Using the Five Senses
Author Spotlight: A. R. Weaver
Name: A.R. Weaver Book: A Trespassing Grasshopper Genre: Historical Fiction/Romance Describe your book in 10 words or less. It’s a historical romance about life told in an artistic way. What made you want… Author Spotlight: A. R. Weaver
How to Use Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing- a concept just as elusive and mysterious as its name. Though it may sound like a realm from a fantasy video game, the actual definition is “a literary device… How to Use Foreshadowing
Author Spotlight: Annie Streit
Name: Annie Streit Hometown: New Castle, IN (I now live in Angola, IN) Books: Scooter and His Scoot Scoot, A Dog Named Bird, Rough and Tough T-Bone Genre: Children’s Books DP: Describe your books… Author Spotlight: Annie Streit
