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Why Writers Shouldn’t Query Self-Published Books

August 8, 2019

Why Writers Shouldn’t Query Self-Published Books

August 8, 2019

Have you self-published a novel you had originally intended to send to literary agents (to see how it did)? Or, did you self-publish a novel, decide that publishing path wasn’t…

When Telling, Not Showing, Emotion is the Right Choice

August 6, 2019

When Telling, Not Showing, Emotion is the Right Choice

August 6, 2019

Hi everyone! A past resident writing coach is visiting us with an excerpt on a new course she’s teaching on mastering emotions: C.S. Lakin. This post is a touch longer…

Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Losing a Bet

August 3, 2019

Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Losing a Bet

August 3, 2019

Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…

How to Craft Engaging Dialogue Exchanges

August 1, 2019

How to Craft Engaging Dialogue Exchanges

August 1, 2019

One of the best places to reveal your character’s emotions is during dialogue. Author Peter Gelfan joins us with some great considerations on how to make these exchanges more powerful,…

How to Promote a Book with Smart, Effective Strategies

July 30, 2019

How to Promote a Book with Smart, Effective Strategies

July 30, 2019

Penny C. Sansevieri from Author Marketing Experts is sharing great advice on how to promote a book, so read on! Much like the world of publishing, book promotion is constantly…

Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Forced to Move

July 27, 2019

Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Forced to Move

July 27, 2019

Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…

Three Simple Questions That Will Unlock Your Story

July 16, 2019

Three Simple Questions That Will Unlock Your Story

July 16, 2019

By Lisa Cron Writers are the most powerful people on the planet. Yes, you! You have the power to change your readers in a more profound way than almost anyone…

Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Seeing an Ex with Someone New

July 13, 2019

Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Seeing an Ex with Someone New

July 13, 2019

Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…

5 Innovative Strategies That Could Help You Win a Writing Contest

July 11, 2019

5 Innovative Strategies That Could Help You Win a Writing Contest

July 11, 2019

If you’ve ever participated in a writing contest, you’ll know that it’s one of the most exhilarating, motivating, and overall craft-stimulating experiences you can have as a writer. Indeed, what…

Conflict Thesaurus Entry: A Deadline Being Moved Up

July 6, 2019

Conflict Thesaurus Entry: A Deadline Being Moved Up

July 6, 2019

Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some…