Blogging For Authors – Why Blogging May Be THE New Way to Be a Successful Author
Is blogging THE new way to be an author in this “new era of publishing”? Consider this true story related in an interview I did [Read More]
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Writing Creative Nonfiction
INTRODUCTION “Creative nonfiction tells a story using facts, but uses many of the techniques of fiction for its compelling qualities and emotional vibrancy,” according to [Read More]
Introducing Our Brand New Character Development Worksheet
I have just built a brand new, all inclusive character development worksheet that you can fill out here on the website then have a copy [Read More]
Looking for Something Worth Reading?
I see many people asking online for suggestions of books to read. So, a few days ago I posted the following question on a Facebook [Read More]
Creating Characters for Fictional Stories
INTRODUCTION: It requires skill, practice, and patience to develop realistic characters. It is equally difficult or almost impossible to craft a story without a living [Read More]
Learn How to Start a Novel That Will Be Fun and Easy to Write
If you are really interested in writing a novel that will feel satisfying to you and to your readers, it’s important to start things off [Read More]
5 Tell-Tale Signs of an Amateur Self-Published Book
by Anne R. Allen When you’re confined to a hospital bed for several months the way I was last summer, you read a lot of [Read More]
Where Do Good Ideas Come From?
What is a good idea? We might start by looking at how the words, ‘good’ and ‘idea’ can be used and are defined. Since the [Read More]
11 Ways to Simplify Your Book Editing
Exhausted, drained and ready to move on. Do these sentiments describe how you feel after you write a new book? I can relate. You’ve spent [Read More]
8 Guaranteed Ways Around Writers Block
Just stating the words can send a shiver through any writer’s body. Some writers, both accomplished as well as up-and-coming, believe it’s superstitious to mention [Read More]
10 Things Every Creative Writer Needs to Know About Creative Writing
What is Creative Writing? The term Creative Writing is used quite broadly but actually refers to the way one expresses their emotions, feelings, thoughts and [Read More]
Top Writing Tips to Get Your First Novel Published
So you think you have a really cool idea for your first novel but don’t know where to begin with the writing? Firstly, here’s a [Read More]
Fiction Tips – What is Fiction?
You may be an aspiring author, or you may just love to read fiction, but have you ever attempted to define fiction? Most people would simply say, [Read More]
Traditional Publishing, Self-publishing, and Subsidy Publishing: What’s the Difference?
If you’re a new and yet-to-be-published writers, chances are you’ve been tempted by magazine ads promising “Get Published Now!” or “We’ll help you self-publish!” Maybe [Read More]
Recommended Reading for All Writers
I’ve read a ton of books on writing, plotting, planning, characters, dialog, description and anything else pertaining to writing. I have another ton on my [Read More]
Attracting People To Your Website
1. Give people a free subscription to your e-zine. Almost everyone is publishing a e-zine nowadays so it’s important to give something extra with the [Read More]
Dealing with Poor Feedback
The truth is, if you’re doing a lot of business, someday someone will provide negative or poor feedback to you. It’s bound to happen. In [Read More]
Ways to Stay Motivated
In order to reach your goals and maintain a daily routine, you need to maintain a good level of motivation. While initially, motivation is usually [Read More]
How Journaling Can Help with Achieving Your Goals
Journaling can help you achieve your goals because it will force you to think about them, consider the why and how, and delve deeper into [Read More]
Visit Forums
Regardless what the topic of your book is you can be sure there are at least one or two forums for people who are interested [Read More]