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Story Resolutions: Mastering the Happy-Sad Ending

February 18, 2021

Story Resolutions: Mastering the Happy-Sad Ending

February 18, 2021

Gilbert Bassey is tackling a challenging yet rewarding type of ending: a happy-sad one that readers will think about long after the book closes. It was 10pm, and I was…

5 Tips for Writing Stellar Romantic Subplots

February 11, 2021

5 Tips for Writing Stellar Romantic Subplots

February 11, 2021

Does your story contain a romantic subplot? They can be tricky to write well while not allowing them to take over the main plot line. Savannah Cordova is back with…

How to Evoke Emotions with Book Cover Design

January 26, 2021

How to Evoke Emotions with Book Cover Design

January 26, 2021

We all know the importance of book covers in helping readers choose books. So what separates an engaging cover from one that potential buyers pass by? Would you be surprised…

Does Your Story Idea Need a Makeover? Try Cratedigging

October 29, 2020

Does Your Story Idea Need a Makeover? Try Cratedigging

October 29, 2020

Not all story ideas are winners. But they could be, if they only had that spark of originality and relevance to make them stand out. The irony is that the…

4 Ways to Fix a Boring Story

October 27, 2020

Is your story boring? Would you know or acknowledge it if it was? No one wants to admit that their story is slow, lackluster, or zzzzz. But hey, that’s what…

Why You Should Be Excerpting Your Novel

September 22, 2020

Why You Should Be Excerpting Your Novel

September 22, 2020

Have you ever been flipping through a magazine and found an excerpt from a book, maybe one you’d never read? And did reading that short passage make you want to…

What Is Writer’s Burnout?

August 13, 2020

Chrys Fey: Let’s look at a few of the most common myths about writer’s burnout, then the facts about what it is and what causes it. Myths: – Writer’s burnout…

As authors, we’re often seen as experts in certain areas. If we branch out into speaking engagements, editing, or coaching, this perception increases exponentially. And despite our credentials, experience and…

This Happened…and Then This Happened: The Dangers of Anecdotal Writing

June 4, 2020

This Happened…and Then This Happened: The Dangers of Anecdotal Writing

June 4, 2020

Does your story suffer from anecdotal writing? It’s an important question, because that’s what happens when we write this way: our stories suffer. Michelle Barker is here to explain what…

5 Methods for Writing A Novel

April 9, 2020

5 Methods for Writing A Novel

April 9, 2020

Let’s face it: the current state of events has thrown all of us into a tailspin. Some of us are juggling lots of new responsibilities while others are struggling to…