Craft

Writing Prompt – Snorkeling

by Brian Andrews | Nov 18, 2022 | Craft

Take your character snorkleing. Describe the experience.

Five Deadly Force Myths

by Our Special Guest | Nov 16, 2022 | Craft, Subject Matter Expert Series

by Jeffrey James Higgins I’ve fought the Taliban in combat, wrestled a suicide bomber, and hunted...

How To Write A Novel in 5 Steps

by Brian Andrews | Nov 14, 2022 | Craft

We’re halfway through National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) which hopefully means you’re halfway done with your WIP!

But if you’re struggling, or new at this whole novel writing gig, then Career Authors is here to help with a super-condensed, easy to follow infographic: How to Write a Novel in 5 Steps.

Your Ultimate NaNoWriMo Guide

by Jessica Strawser | Nov 7, 2022 | Craft

If you’re one of the countless writers committing to a novel draft this November for NaNoWriMo, you’ve come to the right place.

The Top 5 Tips to Research Your True Crime Novel

by Our Special Guest | Nov 2, 2022 | Craft, Genre

A successful bestselling true crime novel presents more than just a single shocking crime. No one knows that better than true crime writer James T. Bartlett. He not only knows where all the bodies are buried, James offers budding true crime scribes 5 sensational research tips.

Six Ways to Scare Your Readers

by Our Special Guest | Oct 26, 2022 | Craft

Why do we ride rollercoasters? Because we like that thrill, we like being scared, but we don’t really want to die. So, how can you scare your readers? Here are six ways to do that.

What is Your Halloween Writer Type?

by Paula Munier | Oct 24, 2022 | Craft

The Worst Writing Advice Ever…And How to Revise It!

by Brian Andrews | Oct 12, 2022 | Craft

In this post, we discuss the Worst Writing Advice Ever given and how to revise these memorable tips to make them work for you:

Write Dialogue Like a War Zone

by Our Special Guest | Oct 10, 2022 | Craft

Exceptional dialogue occurs when the writer views character interaction as a war zone. The page becomes a battlefield, and the verbal and nonverbal exchange explodes into action.