The Secret to Writing Commercially Successful Novels
I’ve been writing novels for more than three decades, and while I have learned a lot about how unpredictable the…
The Key to a Successful Novel Lies in Genre
If you asked me what is the most important thing an author needs to know to ensure they will have…
The 5 Turning Points in Your Novel
Almost every great story has five turning points. Movie, play, novel—regardless of genre. Traditional story structure goes way back to…
5 Insightful Things a Writer Can Learn from 5 Timeless Classics
Today’s guest post is by Ethan Miller. When does one call oneself a writer? Some might say the title of…
How Writers Can Adopt a Success Mind-Set
Many writers I work with have completed a first draft of a manuscript. But they have never taken the next…
How to Face Down Writer Fear
Fear is probably the #1 factor preventing writers from seeing success in their careers. I’ve had many writers tell me…
Self-Published Authors: Amazon Exclusive or Go Wide?
Should you publish exclusively on Amazon, or should you publish your books wide, making them available on every platform, in…
Is Self-Publishing a Good Choice for Your Novel?
Today’s guest post is by Jacquelyn Lynn For a lot of nonfiction books, self-publishing is a no-brainer. But for novels?…
10 Tips to Writing True-Life Stories
Today’s guest post is by Brit Haines. Writing true-life stories is cathartic. The process is healing, and authors often say…