Writing the “Anti-Hero” by Rahima Warren
Kyr’s courage is the courage to look within, face his own pain, rage and remorse, and find his way to forgiveness and love.
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The Art of Reinvention as an Author by Janey Fraser
What do you do if you STILL haven’t got published after years of trying? Or if you’ve been published and your sales figures are slipping? Even worse – in some authors’ books – what’s the best tactic if your publishers fail to renew your contract?
Top 10 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block by Richard McMunn
Here are some tips to help break down that seemingly permanent wall that many writers sometimes find themselves faced with, a.k.a. the ‘writers block’.
Tips on Writing Dialogue by Ken Myers
When it comes to writing dialogue I have noticed that many new writers especially get hung up. Their dialogue tends to sound stilted and dry and totally unrealistic.
Carve a Niche: Create a Writing Haven in a Small Space by Tiffany Turpin Johnson
Welcome to guest author, Tiffany Turpin Johnson, who shares with us how to create a writing haven in a small space so you can get your writing done anywhere. Enjoy! And be sure to comment...
Tying the Muse to the Chair by Laura Bickle
There are a lot of writers who have healthy relationships with their muses. They take their muses out on coffee dates and have long conversations at the beach while holding hands.
VIDEO for Writers: Simon’s Cat in ‘Cat & Mouse’
Welcome back to Sunday Videos for Writers, where I post funny, insightful or useful videos for authors. Thank you to cat lover and writer Donna Brown. Your suggestion made my day! Today our feature is Simon’s...
What Makes for a Successful Social Media Presence for Fiction Authors?
What Makes for a Successful Social Media Presence for Fiction Authors? Vision Drive Passion Clear purpose Excitement — All ingredients to a successful social media campaign. It — your success — all depends on what you would like. And it all starts in knowing what you would like!
Author Entrepreneur: The #1 Tool You Need to Succeed
Talent? Mojo? The secret awesome kick ass plot? Money? Connections? Okay. All those things help. But what we really need to succeed in this business of being an author and making money at it,...
Thinking Outside the Box
Welcome to our bi-weekly posts from guest columnist, Bobbye Terry. This week she offers fun tips for thinking outside the box. We’re curious to hear your tips too! Share your thoughts with us! Thanks!...
Social Media Tip for Authors #4: What Are Your Big Picture Goals?
Welcome to my Social Media for Author Tip Series, where I offer you tips to put into practice so that you can: Connect with your readers and get to know them Let them get...
Indie Author Feature: Creating Characters That Come Alive
We writers know our story circles around three things: plot, setting, and character. I’d like to talk about character. I know you have heard a dozen different ways to create characters, but how about one more time, only with a different take on them.
VIDEO: Al Pacino’s Inspirational Speech from Any Given Sunday
Enjoy this inspirational speech from the film, Any Given Sunday, delivered by the excellent Al Pacino. Enjoy also Jamie Fix, Dennis Quaid, and LL Cool J.
Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers: #4
Apply the number 4 to your story. Which of your characters has these traits? What aspect of your story structure could be enhanced by using elements of the number 4? What part of your writing life could you a dose of the number 4?
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