Holiday and Winter Writing Prompts
Winter is the perfect time to get comfy with your favorite hot beverage and write. For both fiction and nonfiction writers, it may be hard to get started. Here are… Holiday and Winter Writing Prompts
Dorrance Publishing Authors Shine At Pittsburgh Area Events
Recently, Dorrance authors have had book events close to Dorrance Publishing’s home of Pittsburgh. Four of the authors had the opportunity to have a book signing event at a Barnes… Dorrance Publishing Authors Shine At Pittsburgh Area Events
2023: A Great Time to Be a Self-Published Author
There has never been a better time to become a published author! A recent survey by the Alliance of Independent authors showed that self-published authors earned more in income… 2023: A Great Time to Be a Self-Published Author
Author Spotlight: Terry Wells-Jones, “Reflections!: Looking in the Mirror”
This week, we spotlight Dorrance author Terry Wells-Jones. Her book Reflections!: Looking in the Mirror is a memoir about her life. Born in the era of Jim Crow segregation, Terry… Author Spotlight: Terry Wells-Jones, “Reflections!: Looking in the Mirror”
How to Name Characters for Short Stories and Novels
Imagine: you have an idea for a novel or short story. You have mapped out your plot, and sketched out the world your characters will be living in. You have… How to Name Characters for Short Stories and Novels
Book Genres 101: What is genre?
Prospective authors may wonder – what genre is my book? What even is genre, and why does it matter? Genre is a term given to categories of books. The… Book Genres 101: What is genre?
Author Spotlight: Jim Hammell, “How Murrey Saved Christmas”
We have another Christmas edition of Author Spotlight! Author Jim Hammell spoke to us about his book How Murrey Saved Christmas. This adorable children’s book follows a moose named Murrey… Author Spotlight: Jim Hammell, “How Murrey Saved Christmas”
New Year, New Book: 5 Tips To Help You Write More in 2023
A new year is upon us, and with it comes new opportunities. If you’re looking to finally write that project you’ve been thinking about for ages – whether it’s a… New Year, New Book: 5 Tips To Help You Write More in 2023
Author Spotlight: Susan J. Logan, “The Christmas Ghost Boy”
This week on Author Spotlight, we talk to Susan Logan, author of the Dorrance children’s book The Christmas Ghost Boy. The book centers on a couple who move shortly before… Author Spotlight: Susan J. Logan, “The Christmas Ghost Boy”
Author Spotlight: Mary Franklin, “The Murder Suicide House”
This week on Author Spotlight we have a conversation with Dorrance author Mary Franklin. Her book, The Murder Suicide House, is the result of years of investigations of the paranormal… Author Spotlight: Mary Franklin, “The Murder Suicide House”