Writing a manuscript for a new book can be hard work. It’s especially hard if you feel as though you have to follow certain traditions or patterns. For example, the … Continue reading Working Title
Category: author tips
Another Scam Bites The Dust
Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Or a plane? No, it’s…another scam! Good Lord, when will these people give up? Never. I suppose. Yesterday I received an … Continue reading Another Scam Bites The Dust
Writer’s Digest 2026 Annual Agent Roundup
Good Monday afternoon, everyone! I hope your week has started out well. I’m currently sifting through the articles of this month’s issue of Writer’s Digest, and you may want to … Continue reading Writer’s Digest 2026 Annual Agent Roundup
Amazon Author Central and Pen Names
Oh, let’s talk about pen names! Let’s start with what a pen name is. By definition, it’s a false name an author uses to publish their written work instead of … Continue reading Amazon Author Central and Pen Names
Dramatis Personae
I wondered, if I needed to include a list of the characters, did that mean I had too many characters?
Parts of a Manuscript
The Poets and Writers Complete Guide to Being A Writer, the list of the parts of a manuscript located in Chapter 20 made me pause.
Long Reads vs Short Reads
Did you ever watch a movie all the way to the ending and realize the story could have been told in much shorter time? Or, have you ever read a … Continue reading Long Reads vs Short Reads
Write For Yourself First
Lots of writers and authors and well-educated people like to offer advice on the best way to write a book, create a setting, define your characters, etc. I’m no different: … Continue reading Write For Yourself First
Got That Proof
Happy Hump Day, everybody! It’s a great day to be a writer…oh, everyday is a great day to be a writer! Today I’m looking over the author’s proof copy I … Continue reading Got That Proof
When You Can’t Kick Or Punch, Write A Book
Writing can be very cathartic. It’s a great way to get out your aggression, release some tension, and just feel better about things. People, jobs, situations, etc, can make us … Continue reading When You Can’t Kick Or Punch, Write A Book
