Writing Tips

Craft a Book Blurb That Sells
Craft a Book Blurb That Sells 650 400 Reader Views
Let’s be honest, we often judge books by their covers, but what truly seals the deal is the book’s description. This seemingly simple text serves as your elevator pitch, enticing readers to step into your created world. Crafting a compelling book description can make that casual browser click the “Buy Now” button. read more
Five Ways to Change Your Attitude for a More Successful Writing Career
Five Ways to Change Your Attitude for a More Successful Writing Career 1024 576 Reader Views
Today, Carolyn Howard-Johnson explores the transformative power of words, offering insights on pivoting from negative connotations and harnessing vocabulary for personal growth. Join us as she reveals how to craft narratives that resonate and uplift. read more
A Handy Tool for Creating Believable Characters
A Handy Tool for Creating Believable Characters 714 403 Reader Views
Author Susan Golden shares insight on a powerful tool for character development, providing practical guidance on creating consistent and dynamic characters whose actions surprise and captivate readers. Explore invaluable resources, uncover expert insights, and learn how to infuse your narrative with authenticity and depth. read more
Nurturing Your Well-Being on the Writing Journey
Nurturing Your Well-Being on the Writing Journey 1024 576 Reader Views
Writing can be a fulfilling and rewarding journey – why else would we do it? But it also comes with its fair share of challenges – especially on your mental health and well-being. Let’s look at a few practical ways to nurture yourself on this journey. read more
Helping Your Editor Avoid “Bad Breaks”
Helping Your Editor Avoid “Bad Breaks” 1024 576 Reader Views
By learning to spot and fix the “bad breaks” in your manuscript, you can elevate the quality of your work, impress agents and publishers, and create a more enjoyable reading experience for your audience. read more
Emotion in Writing
Emotion in Writing 1024 576 Reader Views
Today, author Bob Rich shares his insights into the art of forging an authentic emotional bond with your readers. read more
Let Tom Swift Inform Your Writing
Let Tom Swift Inform Your Writing 1024 576 Reader Views
Carolyn Howard Johnson shares thoughtful insight about the overuse of adverbs and the unnecessary taglines in dialogue. read more
The Tale Grows…
The Tale Grows… 1024 576 Reader Views
When is the sequel coming out? How many times have you felt this as a reader? How many times have you heard this as an author? Today, Dan Rice shares his challenges and successes in writing a series and offers his thoughts on overcoming the difficulties in taming sprawling storylines. read more
Two Ways to Write a Science Picture Book
Two Ways to Write a Science Picture Book 1024 576 Reader Views
It’s not difficult to work a bit of science into any story – even a story about imaginary playmates. But for writing a story that has a STEM focus, I’ve found two ways to focus on STEM and still create an entertaining story – not just a science lesson. read more
Don’t Murder Your Co-Author… Especially If You’re Writing a Series
Don’t Murder Your Co-Author… Especially If You’re Writing a Series 1024 768 Reader Views
As with all your relationships, it’s always a good idea to choose your co-author wisely. Today co-authors John Roosen and Susan Rogers give us a glimpse into the creation of the first book in their Yoga Mat Mysteries series – Dead Man’s Pose. read more