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Editors’ Pet Peeves
Posted by Dana Isaacson | May 9, 2022
BEHIND THE PAGES: Overboard by Sara Paretsky
Posted by Paula Munier | May 4, 2022
THE DARING WRITER’S GUIDE TO POINT OF VIEW
Posted by Paula Munier | May 2, 2022
Secondary Characters: Five Secret Ways to Use Them
by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Apr 27, 2022 | Craft
Fully-formed secondary characters can make the difference between a book that’s two-dimensional and one that readers describe as rich and resonant. Here are some ways to do that.
Read More6 Tips for Smarter Novel Research
by Our Special Guest | Apr 11, 2022 | Craft
by Jess Montgomery When people ask me how I research my Kinship Historical...
Read More4 (Surprising) Tips to Finish Your First Draft
by Our Special Guest | Apr 6, 2022 | Craft, Life
You’ve probably already heard that when writing a first draft the key is quantity over quality, but how exactly do you “get it done”? To accomplish this daunting task, must you resort to mind games and trickery? Absolutely, says writer Liz Scheier, and she offers up 4 ingenious tips to help you accomplish your literary goals.
Read MoreThe Anatomy of a Novel: What Goes Where and Why
by Dana Isaacson | Apr 4, 2022 | Craft, Publishing
A novel is not a collection of impressions or events. It’s an organic whole comprised of interlinking parts that move a story forward to a satisfying ending. Editor Dana Isaacson advises writers seeking a healthy and robust narrative to study “The Anatomy of a Novel.”
Read MoreWhen someone is mean to me, I just make them a victim in my next book.
Mary Higgins ClarkGO FOR BROKE: 6 ways to make your story stand out
by Paula Munier | Mar 30, 2022 | Craft, Marketing
If you’re having trouble getting the attention of agents and editors, here are six ways to make sure your story stands out—in a good way. Ways that can help get you past the gatekeepers and into the bookstores.
Read MoreCOMIC BOOK WRITING 101: THE HONEST TRUTH
by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Mar 23, 2022 | Craft
Ever thought about writing comics? Award-winning author Alex Segura has done that for years–and gives Career Authors the inside-the-industry scoop.
Read MoreWRITING PROMPT: Who is she?
by Brian Andrews | Mar 18, 2022 | Craft, Writing Prompts
Writing Prompt: Who is she? Where is she? And what is she thinking about?
Read More11 Hard-Earned Lessons from Three Decades of Writing
by Our Special Guest | Mar 16, 2022 | Craft, Life
From staying grounded to tackling writer’s block, guest contributor Erica Ferencik shares 11 Hard-Earned Lessons from her Three Decades of Writing!
Read More4 Tips For Writing Backstory
by Brian Andrews | Mar 14, 2022 | Craft
Backstory is prequel—the aggregate and cumulative life experiences the character has before the reader meets him or her for the first time. In this week’s post, Brian Andrews gives 4 Tips for Writing Backstory.
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