Creating characters that are believable takes time and discipline. Creating dynamically real individuals and not imposing your own thoughts and impressions upon them is not [Read More]
Like most first time authors, I figured that once the word was out that I’d written a book, the world would beat a path to my door wanting to buy it. I’ll admit I gave little thought to marketing until the day my first printing of Handbook To A Happier Life was delivered. In a panic, I called a published author I knew and asked, “What do I do now?” She suggested several books about book marketing, which I bought immediately. I was on my way.
Writing character profiles and brainstorming main characters’ arcs helps establish story direction. A good character arc template includes facts about your characters’ goals, high points [Read More]
Understanding how to create tension in a story is key to writing a gripping, ‘I’ll just read one more page before bed’ read. Here are [Read More]
One of the topics I’d heard other independent authors talk about a lot was auto-responders, but for years, I put off actually setting up one [Read More]
by Britt Siess, Martin Literary & Media Management Querying can be rough. In fact, I know it’s rough. I read dozens of queries every day and [Read More]
Sending your query blindly is like playing pin-the-tail on the donkey. You might get lucky and get a request or two, but more likely you’re [Read More]
Bar none, my favorite part of the writing process is the conception stage. That magical moment when an idea comes to me like a surprise [Read More]
Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.–Mark Twain As the bestselling author of five books, I can tell [Read More]
It’s important to know and use correct English grammar if you plan to speak or write the language. Communication through the internet has literally increased [Read More]
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