The Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus
The Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus
Each thesaurus collection is built with one concept in mind: creating powerful description. So far, we’ve looked at how to show emotion, how to create effective comparisons and contrasts, and…
Read more…11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages (Part 1)
11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages (Part 1)
As authors, we give a lot of attention to our openings—where to start the story, polishing the first pages—because they’re important for pulling readers in. But what about endings, particularly…
Read more…Color and Pattern Thesaurus: Choose Comparisons that Influence Emotion and the Reader’s Attention
Color and Pattern Thesaurus: Choose Comparisons that Influence Emotion and the Reader’s Attention
Color and pattern choices have built-in symbolism that writers can use to influence a character’s emotion and mood, craft vivid imagery, and draw the reader’s attention to the right things…
Read more…How to Take a Story from “Good” to Great
How to Take a Story from “Good” to Great
Self-publishing costs can add up, so one of the best ways to save money on editing is to take your story from good to great before bringing in an editor.…
Read more…Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
Angela, Becca and I hope you’re having an amazing holiday season full of family, friends, good food and special memories. We are so grateful for your visits, kind words of…
Read more…How to Use Weather to Create Mood, Not Clichés
How to Use Weather to Create Mood, Not Clichés
Are you afraid of using the weather in your writing? If so, you’re not alone. After all, if not careful, weather description can be a minefield of clichés. The sunny,…
Read more…Kickstart Your Next Novel: Save 25% on One Stop for Writers
Kickstart Your Next Novel: Save 25% on One Stop for Writers
Looking ahead to November with plans to write a 50,000-word novel? You’re up for the challenge, and we want to help. We’ve cooked up a sweet 25% discount on all…
Read more…How to Pair Your Book’s Beginning and Ending to Satisfy Readers
How to Pair Your Book’s Beginning and Ending to Satisfy Readers
Okay, fair warning—what you’re about to learn in this article might spoil movies, TV shows, and books for you forever. BUT—as a writer, you have to peel back the mechanics…
Read more…How to Find Symbols in Your Settings
How to Find Symbols in Your Settings
We all want our writing to be layered. Like a gourmet meal, we want there to be more to them than just what’s seen on the surface. In stories, this…
Read more…Writing Tips from a Neurodivergent Brain
Writing Tips from a Neurodivergent Brain
Last fall, when I wrote about writing a novel “scene by scene” as someone neurodivergent, I received a ton of interesting feedback. Most of it was a variation on these…
Read more…Be Our Valentine: Save 25% at One Stop for Writers®
Be Our Valentine: Save 25% at One Stop for Writers®
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Becca and I want to ensure you have a bigger budget for any I-Love-You gifts, so for the next two weeks, you can snag…
Read more…How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI-Generated Books
How to Leverage Humanity to Outshine AI-Generated Books
AI is reshaping the book industry, and writers are polarized; some have integrated AI into their writing process while others refuse to. No matter which camp you align with I’m…
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