Prepping for NaNoWriMo: Clean Slates and Updates by Nevada McPherson
An update in preparation for Nanowrimo by screenplay writer and novelist, Nevada McPherson. Get inspired and motivated to plan your novel in advance of Nanowrimo.
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
Branding for Authors: The Essentials
This Saturday, October 12, 2019, in Novato, California, I’ll present “Branding for Authors: The Essentials,” a morning talk and an afternoon hands-on workshop “Foundation of Your Author Branding: Craft Your Author Branding Statement” to Bay Area...
Q&A with Allison Chaney Author of Love University
Please welcome guest columnist Allison Chaney to our Featured Q&A series at Writer’s Fun Zone. Enjoy!
How to Spot a Professional Book Shepherd: Introduction and Industry Standards by Mary Neighbour
Book shepherd is a common handle for such an overall publishing consultant, though you’ve likely heard book doctor, book guru, and others. The best work within industry standards. Here they are…
No, not my Binky! by Catharine Bramkamp
If you are a Millennial and certainly if you are a Digital Native, you have never known life without cell phones. An afternoon without our phones can seem like a night without your binky.
Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: A Writing Workshop
Saturday, October 5, 10am to 1pm, Napa, CA I’ll be doing a 3-hour workshop for the Napa Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club on “Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: A Writing...
Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Interior Book Designer: How to Spot a Professional Interior Book Designer by Mary Neighbour
If you want to hire an interior book designer, here are some important questions to ask. Part of an ongoing series by book professional, Mary Neighbour.
Scenes: The Puzzle Pieces of Your Story by Tinthia Clemant
Writing a story is very similar to building a puzzle. And scenes are the puzzle pieces. Here are some tips to help you sort your puzzle pieces, I mean, scenes.
How to Write Ad Copy for Authors: Softening Your Book Ads by Willow Woodford
Asking people to buy your book is often cited as the most difficult part of marketing by authors. It’s understandable. Here are some tips on writing copy for your book ads that doesn’t leave you feeling dirty.
I Give Up: For My Creativity by Jill Badonsky
For My Creativity – I gave-up on trying to be perfect, on trying to emulate the approach of others, or on anything remotely related to how things are “supposed to be.” I don’t have time for that anymore. I only have time for fun, for being curious…
Q&A with Jorjeana Marie, Author of IMPROV FOR WRITERS
Please welcome guest columnist Jorjeana Marie, to our Featured Q&A series at Writer’s Fun Zone. Enjoy!
Use This Checklist to Evaluate the Brilliance of Your Interior Designer: How to Spot a Professional by Mary Neighbour
Of all the professionals discussed in these posts, an expert interior book designer may be the hardest to spot. Use this checklist by book professional Mary Neighbour to identify the diamond from the cubic zirconia.
What Does Copyright Protect? by Kelley Way
Copyright only protects creative expression. It does not protect facts or ideas, only the way those facts and ideas are assembled and presented to the world.
How to Solve A Writing Problem: Sleep on It by Pam Sourelis
When you need to solve a creative writing problem, try these tips to give your conscious mind a chance to rest so your subconscious mind can kick into gear.
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