The Do’s and Don’ts of Dictation
June 1, 2021
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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
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Kill or Cure?
June 1, 2021
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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
Understanding Urban Fantasy: Essential Genre Tropes To Know
June 1, 2021
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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
De-Mystery-fying Tropes
May 1, 2021
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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
How to Write Accurate Fight Scenes
May 1, 2021
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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
A Look at Advanced Outlining Methods for Plotters and Pantsers
May 1, 2021
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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
Outlining the Problem: Conflict and Misbeliefs
May 1, 2021
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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
Neither a Plotter Nor a Pantser Be: The benefits of outlining
May 1, 2021
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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
Creator Economy for Authors: A Guide to the Future of Publishing (New Age of Publishing Book 2)
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
Editor’s Letter- September 2023
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
Hacking the Algorithms to Popular Social Media Sites
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
