If the names Father Tim, Cynthia, Miss Sady, Billy, Dooley and Barnabas are familiar to you, then you just might be a Jan Karon fan. Karon is the author of the famous Mitford series. She was delighted to make it to the number two spot on the New York Times’ best seller list some years … Read more
When you settle into your favorite spot to read a new book, what genre do you prefer? Are you a sucker for a great mystery? Are thrillers that make your heart skip a beat more your style? Or do you like the easy-going feel of a gentle historical fiction novel? The most popular Christian fiction … Read more
It happens to all authors at some point, even the most prolific. One day, you sit down to write and wind up staring at a blank page. Instead of ideas flowing easily from your mind to the computer screen or notepad, you’re at a loss for words. It feels like someone has “plugged” the portal. … Read more
When you read a novel, are you typically more drawn to the protagonist or antagonist? Do you personally relate better to one over the other? If you’re a writer, do you most enjoy writing about the good guys or the bad guys? Throughout literary history, there have been some classic villains that readers love to … Read more
The more advanced technology becomes, the more complex the legal issues associated with it become as well. Intellectual property law is a booming niche in the legal industry. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is a useful tool in the modern world. Business owners, students, artists and even authors use it to create content. In fact, you … Read more
There’s a saying in the publishing industry that the last page of a book sells the next book. If you think about it, there’s truth to the statement. Just as important, however, is attracting attention and drawing a reader into the first page of your fiction story. After all, if readers don’t like what they … Read more
The average adult in modern society understands what it’s like to stress over time constraints. Many people have full-time jobs, and some have side hustles happening simultaneously. Marriages, careers, family life and a myriad of other obligations often leave little time for personal pursuits, such as writing a novel. In this post, you’ll discover three … Read more
Writing an ending is probably one of the biggest challenges fiction authors encounter when creating stories. Some authors prefer to write their endings before the rest of the story. Have you ever tried that? Many authors mistakenly think that open endings and cliffhanger endings are the same, when, in fact, they are quite different. Understanding … Read more
If you’re determined to make a go of becoming an author, the actual task of writing is going to (or, at least, should) become part of your daily life. Every author has unique habits and routines. Some writers create and adhere to stringent schedules, while others are more unstructured. Unstructured people like to always keep … Read more
Maybe you already have a few books in print. Who knows? You might even be a best-selling author. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or still in the discerning stages of trying to launch a career writing fiction novels, there are several truths to bear in mind. These truths apply to all authors, from novices to the … Read more