Don't be afraid to show your work to others, particularly writers.
Read moreIndie Author Spotlight: Ophelia Kee
I write for the high and for the love of storytelling. To write stories I want to read.
Read moreQuills, Fountain Pens, & Glitter Gel Pens
Which artists’ writing processes have informed yours? Do you take inspiration from other artistic mediums?
Read moreWhat Is a Manuscript Critique?
A 360° view of a draft: what’s working, what’s not, and what concrete steps I recommend an author take to prepare the manuscript for publication.
Read moreStorytellers: Stephen G. Yanoff
Storytellers is part of my “Literary Luminary” series, featuring insights on writing and publishing straight from the folks who do it for a living. Storyteller Stephen G. Yanoff is a former insurance company executive from Long Island, New York. He worked in Manhattan for over twenty years and became an acknowledged expert in the field of high-risk insurance. His mystery novels and nonfiction history books have won over twenty-five national and international book awards.
Read moreExposition: How to Avoid the Info Dump
You’ve spent hours building the perfect world for your characters to move through. It’s got every imaginative element you’ve ever wanted, and it’s got the rules and the structure it needs to remain believable in all its fantasy and magic. But now you’re up against another challenge: How do you introduce the audience to your world without overwhelming them with exposition?
Read more5 Inspiring Commencement Speeches from Authors I Admire
It comes as no surprise that authors often offer the best words of wisdom. Here, I collected the five most inspiring commencement speeches given by authors.
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