Clutter: The Tyranny of Things by Catharine Bramkamp
Hoarding, as a character flaw, creates characters with depth and you can find inspiration for this in the world all around you.
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Three Steps to Three Dimensional Characters by Laurel Osterkamp
Three dimensional characters make better stories, here are three steps authors can use to help readers connect to their characters.
Write in the Style Of…. by LA Bourgeois
Writing in someone else’s style is an excellent exercise to help authors develop their creativity and their own writing voice.
Inspiration From a New Direction by LA Bourgeois
Inspiration can come from many different sources, some as easy as simply mixing up your routine and looking around you with new perspective.
5 Writing-Related Jobs for Authors: What to Do While Working on Your Book by Thao Nguyen
Authors can supplement their income while they’re writing with freelance work, including proofreading, editing, and blogging.
My Kids Won’t Let Me Write! Now What? Finding Time to Write in your Busy Day by Daniel Rice
It’s hard for authors, new and old, to find time to write, but making the most of the time you have can make all the difference.
Studying In The Airport by LA Bourgeois
Inspiration for characters can be as close as the people and places around you, even while you’re traveling for your vacation.
When Should I Copyright My Work? by Kelley Way
An attorney explains details if when and if an author should copyright their work for maximum protection from infringement.
Inspire Your Comedy with Old Photos by LA Bourgeois
One way you can learn to add comedy to your fiction is by adding captions to old photos from your attic or a yard sale for fun.
Art Imitates Life by Ann Woodford
Art imitates life when fiction authors reflect the human condition back to readers, helping them see the world through different lenses.
What To Do When Your Novel Has Been Pirated by Janelle Riley
Piracy, rampant in creative industries, is a common problem faced by authors. Awareness and knowledge of how to safeguard your manuscript is the first step in preventing your work from being pirated.
Overcoming Rejection: What’s Your Merch? by LA Bourgeois
Authors can use their imagination to overcome rejection and encourage their creativity by dreaming up the merch they might sell to readers. Have fun!
Evergreen Links for Authors – Part 1: What Are They and How Will They Save You Time? by Vanessa Kier
No matter if you’re a fiction author, a blogger, or a non-fiction author, we can all use more time. In this first of a two-part article, I’m going to show you what evergreen links are and how they can save you time.
Momentum + Joy = Summer MOJO! By Nevada McPherson
The summer is almost here which for some means sun and fun, and for others it means possible blocks of time to get some real writing done. What is “real writing”? Real writing is working on a project that’s meaningful, to you and that you expect (or would hope) is meaningful to others. It’s writing with a purpose and direction, with the aim of completion and of course, with the intent of sharing it.
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