New Release
I am pleased to announce the latest release from my client Melonie Purcell. Second volume in the World of Kyrni series, Steel and Claw is [Read More]
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The Reason You’re Not Writing And How To Change That
For many people, their ideal life is to be a writer. They imagine themselves sitting at home writing and earning a ton of money from [Read More]
An Author’s Glimpse Into The Operation Of A Book Publishing Company
The publishing company is the backbone of the writing world. The publishing company provides a great service to society by publishing and displaying the work [Read More]
Readers: Are They Involved?
There are two specific, yet lofty goals writers strive for every time they commit words to paper. That goal is to write in such a [Read More]
Easy Way to Write Fiction and Get Past the Writer’s Block
Creative writing is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. However, you really don’t need a special talent for it. What you need [Read More]
Becoming A Published Author Is Within Reach
The sale of information is a hot property in online business. Many highly successful websites are filled with informational articles that are beneficial in both [Read More]
10 Quick Tips for Proofreading Your Copy
Proofreading is more often than not a neglected responsibility by many copywriters. If you value, however, the opinion of your readers then proofreading is but [Read More]
5 Tips to Magnetize Your Book Web Site With Benefits
Would you like to create a magnetic home page, one that magnetizes your visitors? Webster’s Dictionary defines magnetic as ‘powerfully attractive.’ Best selling author and [Read More]
Make Time to Write – Begin by Writing for Yourself First – The Universe Will Reward Your Effort!
There are so many wonderful reasons to find the time to write. You wonder why I say find the time to write? Writing is exciting, [Read More]
If You Think You Can’t Hire an Independent Editor, Think Again!
You’re not the first person to think that an independent editor is out of the question. Here are some common reasons for not hiring an [Read More]
Independent Editors Are Amazing and Affordable, and They Add Value
When you’re dealing with the text that’s your face to the world, you can’t afford not to get a professional. A professional editor will most [Read More]
Editing Disasters Are Real, Expensive and Damaging
Editors do a lot more than catch errors. They tighten your text and make it more effective in conveying your message to your audience. A [Read More]
Why Hire an Editor?
Some things are best left to experts. Electric wiring. Plumbing. Car repairs. Editing. If you decide to cheap out and do it yourself when you [Read More]
3 Reasons I’ve Fallen in Love With Writing Short Stories
I am the last author you would think would be writing short stories. As a writer who tends to be prolix, the short form wouldn’t [Read More]
How to Use Time Transitions to Make Your Story Flow
Most stories we write take place over a period of time. That time may be very short – even a few minutes; or long – [Read More]
How to Preserve Your Family History by Writing Family Stories
“Everyone has a story to tell.” It seems like a cliche—but it’s true. After working as a newspaper reporter for more than eight years, I [Read More]
Does Your Plot Suit Your Characters And Vice-Versa?
Creative Writing Tips When an idea comes to us for a short story, we either think of a story line first or a character first. [Read More]
How to Pick a New Editor
Today’s guest post is from fellow writer and editor Jeremy Menefee. So, how do you pick an editor? There are so many options, and we’re [Read More]
Truth or Lie: Fiction vs. Memoir
The recent flap about James Frey’s A Million Little Pieces has hit the media with a big bang, bringing the age-old debate about what is [Read More]
Who’s Telling The Story?
The point of view in any story is important because it provides a guide to manage the execution of your story. Most works of fiction [Read More]
The Long And The Short Of The Short Story
Congratulations! Youve spotted a great short story competition and decided to enter. You’ve had a go at a few short stories in the past and [Read More]