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Finding Your Inner Voice: A Writer's Guide to Creativity
As we transition from winter to spring, this time of year offers a unique opportunity for introspection and creativity. It's a chance to...
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- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
What are the next steps for your novel?
We’re in the final stretch of NaNoWriMo! Congratulations for sticking with it this far! Writing a 50,000-word novel in one month is no...
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
NaNoWriMo—Combatting the Midway Slump Part 2
We’re midway through NaNoWriMo, and now that you’re knee-deep in your novel, you may find yourself stuck on your plot. Perhaps you’ve...
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
NaNoWriMo—Tips for Combatting the Midway Slump Part 1
Now that we’re approaching the halfway point of NaNoWriMo, you may be falling into the midway slump, when the writer’s block starts...
- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
NaNoWriMo—Tips For Getting Started
November is here, and for those of you participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), it’s time to buckle down and get...
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
Horror Tips: The Forms of Antagonists, Part II: The Uncanny
Continuing our conversation from last time on the different forms horror antagonists take, we’re going to explore another common trope...
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
Horror Tips: The Forms of Antagonists, Part I: The Stranger
One of the key features of a strong horror story is a well-written antagonist. These particular antagonists take center stage when it...
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
Keep Your Readers On Edge With the “Unreliable Narrator”
The unreliable narrator is a popular technique frequently used in horror writing, recognizable in works of notable horror writers like Edgar
- Oct 7, 2020
- 2 min
Horror All Begins With Setting
What exactly makes for writing a good scary story?
- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min
Introductions, Forewords, and Prefaces—Which Do You Use?
It is common to see some form of introduction before nonfiction books, but did you know there are differences between introductions, forewor
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
Your Author One-Sheet: Why It's Important and What You Should Include
As an author, it is vital to have an Author One-Sheet as part of your marketing plan and materials.
- Sep 16, 2020
- 3 min
The Ins and Outs of Quotation Marks
Quotation marks are generally recognized for their use in dialogue. However, there are subtle rules when it comes to quotes, as well as othe
- Sep 3, 2020
- 1 min
Avoid Using The Passive Voice While Writing
Want to strengthen your writing but unsure where to start? Eliminating the passive voice is a great place to begin.
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
Punctuation Pointers: Hyphens
This week on Punctuation Pointers we dive into hyphens!
- Jul 30, 2020
- 1 min
What is Bookshop.org?
What is Bookshop.org and how does it benefit you as an indie author?
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
Punctuation Pointers: Dashes
Welcome to Punctuation Pointers! This week learn the difference between the dashes!
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Understanding the Different Kinds of Editing
Editing is a key element in creating your manuscript, but did you know there are different types of editing, and each one serves a specific
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
Cover Designs: What You Should Know As An Indie Author
It's the first impression your book will make. When the time comes to design your book cover, you want your book to have an eye-catching lay
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Writing Poetry: Formatting, Part One
Formatting plays an important role in poetry and is something poets may not think much about. This week’s blogpost delves into just that!
- Apr 6, 2020
- 2 min
Writing Poetry: To Rhyme or Not To Rhyme?
This week we will be discussing one of the most common elements of poetry: rhyming.
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