A Friend of Yours?
Are you a friend of John or a friend of John’s? Often writers will leave off the “possessive” apostrophe+s, but…
The Heart of Your Story ~ Theme
Time to dive into another big novel element that speaks directly to the heart of your story–and that’s what this…
Print on Demand–While You Wait, Here and Now
Imagine this future. You’ve ordered your double latte, and while you’re waiting for the barista to make your drink, you…
Do You Smell Bad or Badly?
Here’s something that writers often mix up. When you use verbs that express a state of being rather than an…
Five Months on the First Scene
Believe it or not, I’ve spent the first five months of 2012 discussing the essential elements that must be in…
3 Great Tips for Authors on Networking
Today’s guest post is by Nick Thacker–author, blogger, and encourager! Take a look at these tips on online marketing and…
More Dangling Things
Here are some more dangling things. These are called dangling (and misplaced) modifiers. A writer might start a sentence with…
Watch Your Tone
Since you need to establish the tone of your book right from the start, I want to spend a little…
Digital Publishing–A Marathon, Not a Sprint
Today’s guest post is by best-selling author and indie publisher Bob Mayer, who shares cutting-edge news about the digital explosion…