Fantasy-Sci-Fi
structure your novel with harmon’s story circle
In the early 2000s, Blake Snyder released Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need. This…
October 7, 2021-
-
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeYou Never Know
I love writing conferences. If you have been reading this blog for very long, you already know that, because…
October 6, 2021 -
ScreenwritingFilmmaking: The Production Phase
When the pandemic hit, Hollywood went through a tough time since movie productions had to be shut down to…
October 4, 2021 -
Devotions for WritersThe Gift
Writing is a gift given by God to us, but it is also a present we offer back to…
October 3, 2021 -
Guest PostsWhy You Should Try Email Marketing
Email marketing is a tried and true practice in the marketing space and has been for a long time.…
October 2, 2021 -
BestsellersInterview with Bestseling author Darlene Turner
Can you share a little about your recent book? Lethal Cover-Up is a story about sisters and what happens…
October 1, 2021 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for September Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
September 30, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Do You Know Your Circles?
Most of us know the idea of a hermit writer is a myth. Writing isn’t a solo effort. At…
September 29, 2021 -
Guest Posts
5 Effective Ways To Promote Your Book on Social Media
Ever since the lockdown of 2020, there has been a flux of self-published authors all over social media promoting…
September 28, 2021 -
Writing for YAUsing Kindle Vella: Interview with Historical YA Author Stephanie Daniels
Amazon launched Vella this past month! Kindle Vella story episodes can be read in the Kindle for iOS app…
September 27, 2021 -
Marketing InterviewsInterview with C.A.N. Crown Award Winner Carla Hoch
The Christian Authors Network’s innovative Crown Awards celebrate excellence in Christian Media and Marketing. Purpose: To recognize, educate, and…
September 26, 2021 -
Book ProposalsEvery Book Proposal Needs A Target Audience
For decades, I’ve been an editor meeting with authors and reading their book submissions. Many of these submissions are…
September 25, 2021 -
Romancing Your StoryDeveloping the Leading Man and his Lady
The man and woman who will fall in love in your romance story are your most important characters. Therefore,…
September 23, 2021 -
Craft EssentialsDo You Want to Write? Or Do You Want to Publish?
“The writer, his eye on the finish line, never gave enough thought to how to run the race.” William…
September 21, 2021 -
Writers Chat
Writers Chat Recap for September, Part 1
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Bow, is the show where we talk about all…
September 20, 2021 -
Writing MentorsAn interview with writing mentor Janet McHenry
Why do you write? Do you have a theme, message, or goal for your books? I write to teach…
September 19, 2021 -
Platform and BrandingHow to Create Branding That Lasts
Creating a brand that lasts can be a bit of an intimidating process. As a writer/author, you want to…
September 18, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseHow to Use REal Life to Make Suspense Come Alive
There’s nothing more disappointing than picking up a novel described as mystery, suspense, or thriller, fully expecting a hair-raising…
September 17, 2021 -
Mastering Middle GradeFrom Middle Grade Writer to Middle Grade Author
Oh, my friend. Let me tell you a story. Ten years, one month, and twelve days after I left…
September 16, 2021 -
Guest Posts, Magazine and Freelance
A helpful tool for bloggers – SEO, Marketing, Content Creation Tools
Online tools are providing tons of help to bloggers in every aspect. Starting from research, creativity, content creation, proofreading…
September 14, 2021 -
Building Your Creative SpaceThe Day After The Day
“Each of us have moments when we are swept away by an inner sense of excitement about something we…
September 13, 2021 -
Proofed and PolishedCommon Mistakes I See When Proofreading: Vocabulary, Part 3
Let’s talk about contractions. I mentioned them last month in the context of using apostrophes correctly. Some words that…
September 10, 2021 -
Kids LitHow I Spent the Mesozoic Era
Does it seem to take FOREVER to get a brilliant (they all are!) book published for kids? Even as…
September 8, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
the eight types of time travel
Time travel is a stable in science fiction. Countless books, comics, movies, and TV shows have used it as…
September 7, 2021 -
Guest Posts
A Writer’s Guide to Crafting the Perfect Resume
When you’re a professional writer, your resume is going to look a bit different. It’s not enough to share…
September 5, 2021