Craft

How to Add Authenticity to your Historical Fiction Novel

by Our Special Guest | Feb 15, 2023 | Craft, Mystery

Set in 1910 England, Rick Bleiweiss’ Pignon Scorbion mystery series has garnered enthusiastic comparisons to the novels of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle. Now Rick shares expert tips for writers who want to make their historical fiction both absorbing and believable.

THERE IS NOTHING FAKE ABOUT FICTION: 4 secrets to making your fiction real

by Our Special Guest | Feb 8, 2023 | Craft

When you’re writing fiction, you need to make your novel as real as possible. Bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce shares 4 secrets of verisimilitude.

WHAT DO WRITERS WANT: Goal Setting for Scribblers and Other Creatives

by Paula Munier | Feb 6, 2023 | Craft

Setting and meeting your goals for your life as a career author doesn’t have to be a SMART formula that smacks of the Human Resources Department. Here are some looser, livelier ways to map out a career strategy for you as a writer.

Opening Lines From 10 of the Bestselling Books of 2022

by Jessica Strawser | Jan 18, 2023 | Craft

In the spirit of January’s new beginnings & “best of” highlights, take an inspiring look at the opening lines of 10 bestsellers of 2022.

A Copy-editing Checklist for Novelists

by Dana Isaacson | Jan 9, 2023 | Craft

Copy-editing issues big and small can make a manuscript look unprofessional. Consult this checklist to ensure your book is ready to share with the world.

BEYOND WHAT IF?: Four plot hacks that really work

by Paula Munier | Jan 4, 2023 | Craft

When it comes to plotting, the conventional wisdom is to play the “What If?” game. As in: What if...

Seven Ways to Jumpstart Your Imagination

by Paula Munier | Jan 2, 2023 | Craft

New year, new ideas! We’re all planning our writing for 2023 now, but we need to make sure that we prime the pump throughout the year. Here are seven ways to jumpstart your imagination that you can write right into your calendar.

Writing Prompt: Getting Cozy…

by Brian Andrews | Dec 23, 2022 | Craft

Self-Publishing – What You Need to Know

by Our Special Guest | Dec 21, 2022 | Craft, Publishing

If you decide to self-publish, you know there are headwinds in a crowded market, and your efforts to overcome them can be daunting. In this article, Joe Goldberg tells you what you need to know to take the plunge.