Every successful author has a habit or two that enhances their creativity. For instance, to combat his poor eyesight, James Joyce used large blue pencils when writing and always wore a white coat to reflect more light onto the page...

A common discussion among writers is whether to write a standalone novel or a series of books featuring the same characters or world. My...

Way too often, I see evidence of a new writer publishing well before they’re ready. Writers in too much of a rush to get their stories out..

I’m talking about the craft of writing, and I’m referring to those seemingly small things authors do that are hugely annoying to readers...

So, how do you create a memorable and believable character your readers will want to get to know? Let’s start with your PROTAGONIST.

With so many books to choose from, today’s author has to step up their game to snag a potential reader’s attention. And a hook that reels...

How? With deeper, more passionate characters and creative plotting. I couldn’t let February pass by without focusing on the theme of...

Finding the right beta reader can often be as difficult as finding that minuscule sliver of glass embedded under your skin and just as...

Please join me for this inspirational conversation with Christian Romance Author Rebecca Lange, who is about to release her eleventh...

All too often, and not only when critiquing a manuscript or editing for one of my clients but also when I’m simply reading a book for...

Tales of “writing rules” follow us everywhere, from our creative writing classes to critique groups and writing groups to workshops,...

And no, I'm not talking about dinner and a movie. What I’m talking about here is whether putting the year or some specific true event in...

Aiden pens sensual tales filled with dark vampires, wicked fae, fiery witches, and deliciously dangerous demons. Aiden, thank you so much...

Don’t Look Now, But Your Book is Being Judged By Its Cover. And that includes both the front and back.

No matter where you live on this Earth, I imagine your world is somewhat different from what it was a year ago, and also somewhat different from those who live elsewhere, whether they live in the next town over or in another country. However, time and location are not the only things that make up the world around us. Yet, for many writers, when they hear the words “world building” in reference to writing, they immediately think that aspect only applies to fantasy or science f

Avoid Those Small Leaks Because They Ultimately Lead to Major Cracks Ever read a story that had tiny leaks in its plotline? Those seemingly small plot points that are anything but inconsequential and have you saying, “Hmm…” You’re then immediately pulled out of the story, and flipping back pages or even chapters, trying to find the spot where you—the reader—must have obviously screwed up. You must have simply read it wrong, or you don't correctly remember what you read. Then

Oh, the visuals! Now, some of you may have heard me talk about this before, but visuals are more important than you can imagine. Without...

I see post after post on various Facebook pages discussing traditional publishing versus self-publishing, but no one talks about the indepen

As Bob Dylan told us way back in the early sixties, “the times they are a-changin’” and boy are they ever. We’re in the 21st century now, a

Many of the aspiring authors I run into have done little research in the area of publishing. If you ask me, I’d say this is because they are