Altering the Quality of Time in Your Novel
I don’t think I’ve said all there is to say about plot (no indeed), but I want to take a…
Your Publishing Journey—An Obstacle Course
Today’s guest post is from Shannon Young, who shares a great story of how she pursued a writing dream and…
The Reason Why Is Because
This is something I really didn’t learn until years into my writing, but now I’m keenly aware of it. Because…
Layers and Layers of Plot, Oh My!
Novelists focus heavily on plot, and rightly they should. Your novel needs a well-crafted and believable plot. A good story…
Indie Authors–You Can’t Go It Alone
I’ve been featuring guest bloggers who’ve had some success with self-publishing, in print and with ebooks. Some have been traditionally…
Racked, Wrecked, or What?
Here are more pairs of words I run across in manuscripts I’m editing that get confused. One that puzzles me…
Plots ~ Bigger Is Better
If you’ve been following this blog all year, you may have noticed I haven’t gone into plot at all except…
The Cycles of Book Sales
Today’s guest post is from Anthony Wessel, a book industry veteran and founder of DigitalBookToday.com. I enjoy having my books…
Are You Likely or Apt to Read This?
Here are four words that are often confused: apt, likely, prone, liable. Their differences are a bit subtle, but they…