
The Do’s and Don’ts of Dictation
We’ve all read that publishing fast can be one of the drivers for a successful indie publishing career. In fact, there are writers who consistently
We’ve all read that publishing fast can be one of the drivers for a successful indie publishing career. In fact, there are writers who consistently
Alfred Hitchcock famously said, “I think everyone enjoys a nice murder, provided he is not the victim.” In reality, there is no such thing as
What makes a book an urban fantasy and not merely contemporary fantasy? It comes down to genre tropes. Every genre has its specific set of
A mystery is a crime or puzzle that must be solved by the end of the story. It is critical to reader expectation and satisfaction
You’ve decided that violence is the answer! In your story, that is, but now what? What makes a good fight? There are a lot of
Let’s look at two representative methods for plotters and pantsers: the Snowflake Method and the Skeleton Draft. To lead us into the discussion, we’ll briefly
Many authors begin their outlining process by developing entire character profiles as well as the basic idea of what will happen in the book. They
If you stand at the front of a conference room full of authors and ask for a show of hands who are “pantsers” and who
Michael Evans’s Creator Economy for Authors delves into the significant shifts occurring in the publishing world. Highlighting the movement from traditional platforms to communities spearheaded
To anyone who thought the discussions around AI might be quieting down, let this past month be an assurance: among authors, at least, the debate
What Indie Authors Should Know to Ensure Their Posts Are Seen Until the late twentieth century, town criers were used to spread the word about
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