Genre

Revision for Pantsers

by Our Special Guest | Jul 24, 2019 | Craft, Thriller

Strategies for painless revisions when flying by the seat of your pants is the only way you know how to write.

From Astrophysicist to Author: Tips for Making the Transition to Career Author.

by Our Special Guest | Jun 26, 2019 | Life, Thriller

Many authors dream of turning their passion for writing into a full-time job. But to make a successful transition, a fiction writer needs to carefully lay the groundwork for this real-life plot twist.

How To Make Every Word Count

by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Jun 5, 2019 | Craft, Genre

How do you make each word you write matter? Hank Phillippi Ryan says to make your words count, discard the generics and go for specifics–and watch your words go to work.

How to Write A (Great!) Sex Scene

by Our Special Guest | Jun 3, 2019 | Craft, Genre

A good sex scene can be magnetic, but how do you write one? Lisa Barr shows how it can provide a deeper experience–a close, meaningful connection for characters and readers on the most intimate level of all.

What You Need to Know Before You Leap into Military Fiction

by Brian Andrews | May 29, 2019 | Military Fiction

You have a great idea for a military thriller. But before you put pen to paper, here’s what you need to know.

Career Authors Welcomes Brian Andrews!

by Paula Munier | May 27, 2019 | Craft, Genre, Life, SciFi/Fantasy, Thriller

Here at Career Authors, we’re thrilled to announce that Brian Andrews is joining us.
Brian is a US Navy veteran, nuclear engineer, former submarine officer, and a great writer whose work runs the gamut from soldiers and spies to SFF. He co-authors the TIER ONE thriller series with fellow vet Jeffrey Wilson—and writes stand-alone science fiction and blended genre techno. We sat down with Brian and took turns asking him questions about writing and the writing life. Here’s what he had to say.