Writing The Noir: In the Final Analysis by Nevada McPherson
Nevada McPherson discovers she’s writing the noir as she explores what kind of novel she’s written and prepares to submit her new book to agents.
Category: Writing Tips
15 Tips to Marketing Your Novel in the Time of COVID By Keri Kruspe
A compilation of 15 tips to marketing your novel in the time of COVID from Keri Kruspe who has published five books in the last two years. Even in these challenging times, we can find ways to reach readers.
What are Your Options for How to End Your Scenes? by Beth Barany
In this post I discuss your options for how to end your scenes. After you eat a delicious meal, you’re left with a sensation, usually a feeling of pleasant fullness. The resolution of a...
Stalled in Your Editing? I Know How You Feel by Beth Barany
The other day I was sharing with my community of other creative entrepreneurs about how I was feeling stuck about getting into my editing, partly because that meant turning my back on the world...
Three Common Objections to a Trademark Application by Kelley Way
Literary lawyer and writer Kelley Way answers three common objections to a trademark application.
Discover Your Authentic Promotion Style by Catharine Bramkamp
Discover your authentic promotion style with a unique process. When you know yourself, you have a better time describing your book, and then will find it easier to identify and reach out to the exact right audience for your book.
You Don’t Need To Go It Alone to Edit Your Novel
This is post is about how you don’t need to go it alone to edit your novel. *** Since I was a little girl I wanted to write stories, but I didn’t know how....
Fixing a Sagging Middle in Your Novel by Kay Keppler
Four common issues will force the air out of your manuscript faster than a needle can pop a balloon. Find out how to fix these issues and repair the sagging middle of your story.
Confusing Times Call for More Dedicated Writers by Nevada McPherson
Author Nevada McPherson inspires with her call to be dedicated writers in this confusing never-before-lived age we are in right now.
Winter Magic: Doing Less To Do More by Marie Bowser
Doing less to do more is key to harnessing winter magic and the tremendous amount of power that the darker months, the time before and after the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
Is the thought of editing your novel overwhelming you? by Beth Barany
This post is on thought of editing your novel overwhelming you… Q: How do I avoid feeling overwhelmed at the thought of editing my novel?
An Adventure of Purpose by Keri Kruspe
An update from Keri Kruspe, author of Otherworldly Romantic Adventures, on how she lost her way and found it again — her adventure of purpose. Perhaps you know what that’s like or searching for your purpose as a writer.
What’s Your Tiniest Next Step to Edit Your Novel? And Survey!
About taking the Tiniest Next Step in editing your novel. Thank you to everyone who has filled out the edit your novel survey. If you haven’t already you’re welcome to fill it out here:...
Trademark Frequently Asked Questions by Kelley Way
There’s a lot of confusion out there about trademarks and how they work. Here are some trademark frequently asked questions that Kelley Way, lawyer for copyright and trademarks, and estate planning, sees on a regular basis.
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