It’s In the Cards: Using Oracle Cards for Inspiration by Catharine Bramkamp
With the flip of a card Tarot and Oracle cards offer thematic, character and plot ideas to authors who find themselves needing inspiration.
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Should a Pantser Try to be a Plotter? One Pantser’s Shocking True Story By Laurel Osterkamp
There is a huge debate among authors about which is better, plotter or pantser, but the best choice is what works best for you.
Time Off Can Get You to the Finish Line by LA Bourgeois
If you’re having trouble finishing your novel, try taking a break and let your brain work on it in the background while you recharge.
Key Items in an Author Illustrator Contract by Kelley Way
A contract between an author and illustrator can prevent misunderstanding, protect copyright, and clarify who owns the final work.
Bookshelf Brain; Using your Bookshelf to Think by Catharine Bramkamp
The way we organize our books can reveal a lot; do we organize to fit a trend, prepare for research, or simply for asthetic appeal?
Five Types of Point of View and Which One is Absolutely, No Doubt the Best by Laurel Osterkamp
Authors can have difficulty choosing their books point of view, sometimes they can look to their story to help them decide.
Book Trailers: Why To Use Them; How To Make Them by Lisa Towles
Book trailers are a great social media tool to engage potential readers with a short teaser about your book and share others reviews.
Your First Draft: Write It Crappy by LA Bourgeois
A crappy first draft can be the step between an idea and a bestseller, silence your inner editor and write that first draft without judgment.
Balancing Genre Expectations With Standing Out: Book Covers by Linnea Gradin
Book covers can make or break your marketing so it’s important to choose a cover that matches the expectations of your genre.
Seven Things to Know About the Copyright Small Claims Court by Kelley Way
The copyright claims board offers authors an opportunity to resolve copyright disputes without the cost of a full lawsuit.
Puzzling Your Plot by Catharine Bramkamp
Approach plotting as if it’s a puzzle, lay out the frame, match the pieces, put them together, and walk away for a little, if you need to.
Five Things I Learned From Ripping Off Agatha Christie by Laurel Osterkamp
Authors sometimes worry about taking inspiration from past authors. One author shares how she used Agatha Christie to do just that.
Inspiration From a New Direction by LA Bourgeois
Inspiration can come from many different sources, some as easy as simply mixing up your routine and looking around you with new perspective.
How to Write Flash Fiction by Catharine Bramkamp
Flash fiction is a great way to show off your skill on social media, here are some easy tips and tricks on how to perfect the art.
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