Every new book is a new chance to learn something about writing. Hence a writer’s joy at big book sales. Editor and creative writing teacher, Kim Lozano, shares some pro strategies to be prepped for book fair season.
The POV you use to write your novel helps shape the narrative and frame the story for maximum impact. Choosing which point of use to employ and being consistent with it are challenging. For clarity on how to use POV, dive into this post by novelist and editor, Kay Keppler.
Enjoy this author Q&A with thriller writer. Celine Perron, featuring her novel, The Caged Curse.
Dive into creating playlists for your novel writing and editing with guidance and inspiration from novelist and artist, Nevada McPherson.
Every novelist needs to edit their novel. Here are 6 steps to editing your novel, an unconventional guide by sci-fi romance novelist, Keri Kruspe.
While it can be difficult to write without the support of family and friends, there are other alternatives, as writer Janelle T. Riley shares.
Discover 3 essential tasks a ghostwriter does and see if you may want to become one with freelance writer, Thao Nguyen.
Check out 4 tips on how to protect your trademark, by literary and estate lawyer, Kelley Way.
If you’re stuck on your novel, use journal writing to explore all the questions and trouble spots in a safe place. You may be surprised at the result.
Enjoy these 7 clues from mystery writing that can enhance any type of fiction.
Mind the gap to decide what your next project will be once your big novel is finished.
Discover 5 ways to rise above cliched and melodramatic villains in your novels to create memorable antagonists your readers can fall in love with in this article by scifi romance author, Keri Kruspe.
Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. As we continue to face new, strange, and challenging stressors during these times, we can do things to improve our mental health and fight back. Writing is a powerful tool to handle what comes our way.
Get your trademark questions answered by literary and estate lawyer, Kelley Way, in this FAQ. She’s also a novelist!
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