Learning How to Edit Your Novel by Beth Barany
As an author, you’ve undoubtedly realized how important editing is during the course of your writing process. After completing your first draft you may feel a sense of relief as a result of being...
Book Editing / Courses + Workshops / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published June 14, 2013 · Last modified June 13, 2013
As an author, you’ve undoubtedly realized how important editing is during the course of your writing process. After completing your first draft you may feel a sense of relief as a result of being...
Today we welcome Melinda Pierce back and thank her for another great article. In this article, she discusses the value of a writing coach. Enjoy! *** There are tons upwards to a gazillion (yes,...
To write effective and compelling flash fiction, authors must remember to make it simple and make it snappy.
Creativity Tools and Tips / Play and Games / Writing Tips / Writing Workshop
by Beth Barany · Published June 6, 2013 · Last modified June 3, 2013
Organizing a writing workshop, if even just for you, is a great way to schedule writing time into your otherwise hectic schedule.
Guest Columnists / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published June 4, 2013 · Last modified June 3, 2013
Finding a good writing critique group can play a critical role in getting your book ready for publication as well as in front of a reputable publisher.
In order for your memoir to be successful, for your readers as well as yourself, it needs to be as honest and open as possible.
Your protagonist can be only as strong as the antagonist who engages that character in struggle.
Blogging and writing fiction can occur simultaneously to produce fantastic pieces of literature.
Writing a novella is a great way to entice your readers, even if you don’t have enough content to write a full-fledged novel.
Creativity Tools and Tips / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published May 23, 2013 · Last modified June 13, 2013
Mind and body synchronization while writing can produce better results than if using the mind alone. Keep your hand moving and keep the words flowing.
Book Promotion / Giveaways / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published May 22, 2013 · Last modified May 23, 2013
Kyr’s courage is the courage to look within, face his own pain, rage and remorse, and find his way to forgiveness and love.
A level of consistency in written and media work is a great quality publisher need to cultivate.
book marketing / Book Promotion / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published May 9, 2013 · Last modified May 13, 2013
Ideally speaking, the press kit (or media kit) usually includes bios of various lengths, a professional headshot or logo, workshop/chat presentation blurbs and handouts, book blurbs of various lengths, and book covers in standard JPEG format. All these items should be stored in one document folder.
I came up with the perfect recipe for writing a piece of work even as daunting as a novel entirely on an iPhone (or iPad).
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