Most of us are familiar with major publishers, such as Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and more. These companies provide readers with best-selling material from iconic authors, such as Tom Clancy, Nora Roberts, Nicholas Sparks, and others. However, if you’re writing niche books, and especially if you’re a new author, you might want … Read more
Students who study composition are typically familiar with basic essay or creative story writing skills. If you’re thinking of becoming an author, some of the lessons you learned in composition class may come in handy. One of the skills your instructor probably focused on at some point is “writing outlines.” Writing outlines helps authors organize … Read more
Is it possible to take your novel from manuscript to “book available for purchase” on your own? The overall answer is “yes,” although it might not be the best fit for you. Before jumping into those (often turbulent) waters head first, it’s wise to learn more about self-publishing as it compares to the traditional publishing … Read more
If you’ve been following this blog for a while now, you’ve no doubt read posts that mentioned “character development” as an integral component of quality writing in the fiction industry. Readers must believe your characters and must be able to relate to them. One of the most challenging characters to develop, especially as a new … Read more