When Drafts Run Long: Embracing Overwriting to Discover Your Story
Why longer first drafts fuel better stories
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Many indie authors draft vivid, cinematic scenes but leave readers at arm’s length. In this guide, book coach Rona Gofstein shares four simple yet powerful methods—like micro-thoughts and emotional beats—to add interiority, deepen character connection, and keep readers turning pages.
Why Indie Authors Should Consider a Book Coach: Tailored Guidance to Finish Your Novel
Find out how personalized book coaching could be the secret ingredient to finally reaching 'The End'—with clarity, motivation, and effective storytelling solutions.
Stories by Mail: How Indie Authors Are Sparking a New Epistolary Fiction Movement
For some decades now, it’s fair to assume the vast majority of people have rarely received paper mail they look forward to opening. As the internet grew, paper mail declined, falling by 46 percent between 2008 and 2023, according to the United States Postal Service. These days, our mailboxes...
Discover Your Author Personality: Unveil the Five Types and What Drives You to Write
What motivates you to write? For some, it’s the idea that you’ll finally see your ideas made tangible and be able to share them with readers. For others, it’s the understanding that an author career, if managed well, can be lucrative. No reason for writing is better...