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
10 Lesser Known Literary Devices to Spice Up Your Writing
A literary device is a technique in writing to help enhance the writing or otherwise help authors get their message across in creative ways. Many literary devices are widely known,… 10 Lesser Known Literary Devices to Spice Up Your Writing
Summer Writing Prompts and Inspiration
Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21 – but we just can’t wait! It is time to relax under the sun, but it’s certainly not the time to stop… Summer Writing Prompts and Inspiration
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”
Unique Kinds of Books You Can Publish: Cookbooks, Photography Books, and More
When you think about publishing a book, chances are your first thought is a fictional novel or a nonfiction book such as an autobiography. But there are many types of… Unique Kinds of Books You Can Publish: Cookbooks, Photography Books, and More
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
History Corner: History’s First Named Author Was a Mesopotamian Priestess
The first recorded author in history was a woman named Enheduanna, a high priestess of Mesopotamia. In the 23rd century BC, she served the ancient Mesopotamian city Ur. According to… History Corner: History’s First Named Author Was a Mesopotamian Priestess
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”