The Novel Garden by LA Bourgeois
When designing a novel’s setting, we draw maps and scenes, but what if we do this for plot? LA Bourgeois teaches us how to think of our stories in a whole new way by imagining the novel garden.
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
Plan Your Novel: Start with Genre by Beth Barany
To plan your novel, it’s helpful to think about your genre, so that you’ll have a general idea of your story ending. If you’re not sure what your genre is, take a guess and...
Want to Write a Novel? Then Prepare for Nanowrimo
Do you want to write a novel? Then I recommend you prepare for Nanowrimo, National Novel Writing Month, which happens every November around the world. Check out our novel planning resources here: Course: Plan Your...
The Difference Between Brand and Trademark by Kelley Way
When it comes to marketing, authors and companies can use the advantages of trademarks and brands. But what’s actually the difference between these, and how do you use them? Kelley Way explains.
Time to Quit by Catharine Bramkamp
To quit is to fail, and failure is bad. Right? Well, no. Sometimes, quitting is exactly what you need. Catharine Bramkamp tells us why, and helps us know when to consider quitting.
3 Ways to Identify a Publishing Scam by Thao Nguyen
Getting published is hard enough, but in addition, there are plenty of publishing scams that would love to drain your money and squander your hard work. Thao Nguyen tells us how to spot these scams.
Image Play: Using Pictures to Write by LA Bourgeois
LA Bourgeois teaches us how we can use any image as a writing tool, generating ideas and creating characters for us. With Image Play, we have an endless source of inspiration.
Self-Editing Your Manuscript by Janelle Riley
Good editing can make or break your manuscript, but as an indie author, Janelle Riley knows that this can’t always be in the budget. She shares when to choose self-editing and how to get started.
Conquer Your NaNoWriMo Goals! Let Creativity Reign! by Beth Barany
I love what Joie Seldon says here in her five minute video on Joy. Her short video is about emotional resilience and commitment. Two ingredients we need to write novels and be successful fiction writers. When...
When Should I Register a Trademark? by Kelley Way
You want to protect your rights and your works as much as possible, so you should register a trademark, right? Lawyer Kelley Way teaches us when you should register and when you should wait.
Ask Better Questions by Catharine Bramkamp
Many of us think of experts as people with all the answers, but Catharine Bramkamp tells us why the true experts are really the people with all the questions.
Q&A with Thriller Novelist, Lisa Towles
Enjoy this author Q&A with mystery and thriller novelist Lisa Towles featuring her upcoming novel, Ninety-Five!
Going Pro: The Journey Using a Blog to Make a Bestseller by Marilyn Flower
Marilyn Flower tells us about the BYOB Challenge and how writing blog posts to develop her characters led to eventually publishing a bestselling ebook.
Add a Goblin: A Writing Exercise by LA Bourgeois
LA Bourgeois discusses a common problem for writers and how to fix it: Have a scene or character that’s feeling stale? Add a goblin! Your own little agent of chaos will help show you your story.
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