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…
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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…
Create Key Moments with Secondary Characters
Before we move away from characters for a while, I’d like to get you thinking a bit more about those…
Sell Your Passion without Selling Your Soul
Today’s guest post is by Matthew Turner, marketing consultant and author, and he has some great insights to share about…
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