Craft
“Where Do You Get Your Ideas?” Okay, I...
Posted by Brian Andrews | Jan 18, 2021
4 Questions to Ask Before You Start Writing That B...
Posted by Our Special Guest | Jan 13, 2021
5 Ways to Have More Fun Writing
Posted by Jessica Strawser | Jan 11, 2021
Self-Editing Secret: Listen Carefully
by Our Special Guest | Jan 6, 2021 | Craft
While crafting her novels, Patti Henry Callahan writes—then listens! —to her carefully chosen words. Learn how this historical fiction author uses all her senses to write and self-edit bestselling historical fiction.
Read MoreWriting Prompt: What are your protagonist’s goals for 2021?
by Paula Munier | Jan 1, 2021 | Craft
Writing Prompt: What are your protagonist’s goals for 2021?
Read MoreOn Writing a Book Series
by Paula Munier | Dec 30, 2020 | Craft
Keeping a series fresh and fun is a challenge. Here’s some great advice for writing an ongoing book series.
Read More10 Writing Lessons We Learned from 2020
by Paula Munier | Dec 28, 2020 | Craft
This year was a nightmare, but we did learn a lot—the hard way—about our industry, ourselves, and each other.
Read MoreHow To Write Without An Outline
by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Dec 21, 2020 | Craft
Can you write without an outline? USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan says–yes, you can. And here’s how.
Read MoreBeyond the Page: Reviews, Interviews, & Panels
by Brian Andrews | Dec 16, 2020 | Craft, Life
There’s more to writing than writing—Jeff Ayers talks Book Reviews, Interviews, and Conference Panels in this “Beyond the Page” Career Authors Guest Blog Post.
Read MoreThe Art of the Twist – How to Shock, Surprise & Satisfy Your Readers
by Brian Andrews | Dec 14, 2020 | Craft, Mystery, Thriller
The key to pulling off an epic twist is three-fold: (1) understanding exactly what kind of twist you’re trying to pull off, (2) properly controlling the flow of critical information to the reader, (3) not disappointing the reader by failing to deliver the goods.
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