Use Story Stakes to Hook Readers by Kay Keppler
A great way to hook readers—and keep them turning the pages—is to keep your readers worried about your characters. You can create and sustain this tension by constantly raising the story stakes.
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How to Spot a Professional Interior Book Designer: Interior Book Design Standards by Mary Neighbour
Interior Book Design – When you bring your manuscript to a professional typographer, that person is an artist who will style the way everything appears on the printed page, and they will possess the education and expertise to do so.
Writer Burnout: My Struggle to Not Turn Into a Pile of Ash by Keri Kruspe
Writer Burnout – Not too long ago I sat at my computer and stared at the proverbial blinking cursor. It wasn’t the writer’s block that had me frozen; it was an unfamiliar feeling of indecision. “What do I do?”
Celebrate Achievements: The Winner’s Circle by Nevada McPherson
Celebrate what writing you accomplished this summer. Join Writer’s Fun Zone monthly columnist Nevada McPherson as she shares her accomplishments and reflects on her process for what’s next.
How Pacing Changed My Writing Positively by Sue Razi
There’s so much more to pacing than where you place commas or semicolons. Novelist Sue Razi shares tips on pacing and how they can enhance your fiction and hook your readers.
Shrapnel from the War on Art by Catharine Bramkamp
Social media feels less like a free-for-all democracy and more like trench warfare. You must have noticed — the war has escalated, and the soldiers, excuse me, artists, are sacrificed daily in a war of attrition.
A Quick Look at Culinary Language by MJ Post
Get a survey of the language used in the restaurant world and deepen your knowledge of culinary terms for your fiction by novelist and regular Writer’s Fun Zone columnist, MJ Post.
When The Words Won’t Come by Tinthia Clemant
When the words don’t come, it sucks. A meditative share about what happens when the words don’t come from novelist, Tinthia Clemant.
Inner Critic-Inner Judge by Pam Sourelis
Fellow writers, this post shares ways to address the inner critic or inner judge that visits us all, by guest columnist, writer and teacher, Pam Sourelis.
Introduction and Terminology on How to Spot a Professional Interior Book Designer by Mary Neighbour
In this post, learn the terminology that your interior book designer uses, so you can have designed a beautiful book. By author and book professional Mary Neighbour.
Plagiarism vs. Copyright Infringement by Kelley Way
If you’re confused by plagiarism vs. copyright, then check out our latest post on the topic by our monthly columnist, Kelley Way, a lawyer specializing in literary law.
The Double-Edged Sword of Critique: Accepting Feedback with Grace and Perspective by Willow Woodford
Emotional feedback can be difficult to hear, but even the negative feedback can be incredibly helpful. So, here are my quick tips for finding critique and not letting it break your heart.
5 Writing Podcasts to Help Boost Your Creativity This Summer by Savannah Cordova
Here’s five wonderful writing podcasts that excel at creative inspiration. Each one provides a unique perspective on the craft, plus tried-and-true advice from writers just like you.
Questions to Ask Your Designer Before Hiring: How to Spot a Professional Cover Designer by Mary Neighbour
Here are good questions to ask cover designers as you interview to find the right one in our How to Spot a Book Professional series.
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