10 Keys to Plot Structure by Kay Keppler
When writers talk about plot and character, they often reference movies or TV shows. That’s because film provides a visual — an extra dimension that helps viewers understand the story.
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
How Do You Exercise Your Writing Muscles? by Ace Antonio Hall
Surprising data: I recently attended a workshop where the speaker said that ninety percent of self-publishers sell less than 100 books. Astonishing, if that’s true. Don’t tell that to Amanda Hocking or Dan Poynter!
Authors: Use Alliteration for Illumination of Your Book Title by Scott Lorenz
You want readers, fans, and your potential audience to enjoy your book’s title. Alliteration can help that title roll off the tongue nicely. If your book’s title is memorable and fun or easy to say, people will talk about it.
How Do You See Yourself As A Writer? By Margaret A. Nystrom
What we call ourselves and our profession is often the psychological difference between accomplishing our goals and dreaming about them.
Intellectual Property Rights For Novelists by Matthew Brennan
When it comes to claiming intellectual property rights, novelists and other authors need to file a copyright. This is a little easier than patents or trademarks, which require more extensive legal filings.
Three Days to More Intense and Focused Writing by Wyatt Bessing
I find that if I’m too relaxed in my chair, slouching or sinking down, I automatically enter a relaxed state of mind, a kind of fuzziness that might momentarily aid the flexibility of my thoughts, but soon becomes a detriment to focus.
Become an indie author
I’m a teacher and a huge fan of authors educating themselves on all their publishing routes. So I’m spreading the word… If you’re at all curious about learning about being an indie author (independently...
Amazing Adventures by Author Carol Malone
I know if we put as much effort into balancing the rest of the significant areas of our lives with our passion for writing, we’ll not only be terrific authors and leaders in the field, we’ll be more likeable, grounded, healthy, financially savvy, relaxed and happy. And shouldn’t that be the goal of our writing, to feel marvelously amazing? I know that’s my goal.
Writing a (Character-Driven) Romantic Comedy by Kay Keppler
As we discussed the story problems, it became more clear that (at least some of) my problems stemmed from my heroine’s being too action-oriented and not detail-oriented enough. She was acting like a CIA clandestine operator, not a desk jockey bound by reports.
Retiring from Writing and Fitness Blog by Faith Van Horne
I started blogging about writing and fitness because I found that I felt most complete when I was active both creatively and physically.
Cold Cleaning: What to Work on When You’re Snowed in By Tiffany Turpin Johnson
Admit it: you kinda like being snowed in. We live fast-paced lives that sometimes move even faster when we leave our day jobs at night and take on the duties of our families and homes, so it can be nice to have a forced break from the daily grind.
15 Mistakes I Made on the Way to Publication by Martha O’Sullivan
As we caught up on each other’s lives, many of my cousins were surprised to learn I was a published author. Their initial reaction was unexceptional.“I didn’t know you were a writer! How long have you’ve been writing?”
Submitting Your Work For Publication by Nikolas Baron
So you finally did it. You just typed your last sentence on your first novel and the cursor silently blinks on next to the words “el fin”
Fall in Love with Writing Your Novel (Again)
Are you in love with writing your novel? Do you love your writing? Really love writing? The whole process, from inspiration to writer’s block to editing? Would you like to learn how to love...
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