Writing a novel is only the first step. You still need to revise it to make it as polished as you can. Even if you think it’s ready for prime time, try these four exercises to spot areas that could be improved.
If you’re wanting to give your writing career a boost, consider a writer’s conference. Here’s a list of conferences, plus some questions to consider, by science fiction romance novelist Keri Kruspe.
Patience on the writing road ahead by writer and artist, Nevada McPherson. Thoughts on the writing process as she hits the midpoint of her novel.
You need to promote your book , but as much as publishers would like to hire hoards of marketing professionals, few publishers have the budgets for such experts. Sadly, that mythical happy place where an author just creates books and bitches about the cover, are over.
As creative writers, we have our own set of mental health issues to overcome thanks to the way we work. Read on to find out more about the link between creative writing and your mental health, as well as some tips to help you cope.
Discover 6 ways any author can use social media to build community, no matter what stage of your writing career you’re in, by romance novelist and blogger, Ann Woodford.
Authors often wonder if they can use the name of a real business in their novels. Literary lawyer Kelley Way shares about the issues of using business names in your books.
If you want to want to write a novel, but the idea of writing a 100,000-word novel overwhelms you, start by thinking and planning your story in acts. Lots of ways to do that…
My New Year’s Resolutions are to stop being so hyper-critical of myself and to embrace the imperfect, real and sincere. I’ve done this with my work, so now time to do the same thing when it comes to—me.
A writer’s podcast is a great way to stay abreast of industry changes and trends in writing, publishing, and marketing. Scifi romance author Keri Kruspe shares with us her favorite writer’s podcasts and new ones to investigate.
Please welcome guest columnist Samah Kamil to our Featured Q&A series at Writer’s Fun Zone. Enjoy!
I’m always on the lookout for up-to-date real-world information on how to be successful as an author. When I was approached with the opportunity to be a part of the Children’s Book Mastery Summit...
Writer’s Adventure Guide Suggested Reading List From The Writer’s Adventure Guide MYTH AND THE HERO’S JOURNEY Campbell, Joseph. The Hero With a Thousand Faces Campbell, Joseph. The Power of Myth Estés, Clarissa Pinkola. Women...
I am the ghost of a thought, a shadow seen from the corner of your eye. Between One Thought and Another: A Writer’s Muse by Amber Lea Starfire
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