Your publisher can only do so much. Authors must always do the necessary leg work it takes to develop a strong presence online. There are numerous social media platforms that can serve as quality marketing tools. By determining which platforms best fit your needs, you can invest your time and energy wisely to grow a … Read more
Killing off a character (especially a protagonist or antagonist) is a challenge that many authors encounter. When you’re writing a story, you must fully develop each character in a way that makes readers feel connected to them. Determining who, if anyone, should die during a story can be a tricky process. You must also leave room … Read more
We’ve all heard about the dreaded writer’s block. Many of you reading this post have, perhaps, experienced it. Two words are imperative to becoming a successful fiction author: motivation and inspiration. A lack of either is a recipe for disaster when your goal is to create a new story. A fiction author can find inspiration … Read more
Perhaps the wheels of your creative mind have been spinning, weaving a story that you think would make a great book. Maybe it’s not your first rodeo and you’ve taken this journey several times already, although no two writing experiences are the same. Then again, this might be your maiden voyage—your testing-the-waters venture. Either way, you might … Read more
There’s always room for improvement. This is a statement that is applicable to many aspects of life. It’s especially true regarding writing skills. Even the most prolific, best-selling authors can become better at their craft. Writing skills are, for the most part, learned, although some authors seem to have inherent creativity and ability to write … Read more