Let’s admit it upfront. “What is a motif and how do you use them?” is a much less sexy question to ask than, “What’s your book about?” But it’s just as necessary. If the theme of a book is its “heartbeat,” then motifs in literature are the vessels that keep the blood coursing through the ... read more »
For any novel to truly connect with readers, the author needs to pay close attention to character development. Even the most action-packed, plot-driven books need well-thought out characters.This article goes over the 5 main parts of developing characters your readers won’t forget, from the inside out.
Learning how to self-publish a book and getting your ideas into the world is easier than it’s ever been. There is a wealth of knowledge available online, shared by authors who have developed proven techniques for selling more books. There are also a number of ways new authors can get access to professional services without ... read more »
Showing is designing narrative that welcomes readers in, embraces them, and engages them — all things that authors want to do. In this post, Jim Thomas, an editor with 20 years of experience gets into the nitty-gritty of the "show, don't tell" rule.
The book editor of 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' reveals her top 5 tips for writing a book that Hollywood will want to adapt into a film.
Imagine the day of your book release. Your book is selling fast online, your book reviews are glowing, and your scheduled book promotions are up and running. In fact, everything’s going swimmingly until you wake up in a cold sweat — realizing that you forgot to include a copyright page. Is it the end of ... read more »
We know not everyone is thrilled by the idea of obtaining a serial number, but ISBNs are a critical part of self-publishing. Luckily, we’re here to answer all of your questions: what is an ISBN, how to get one, who NEEDS one, and how much they cost.
The point of view that a novelist chooses for their story from has an enormous impact on how they write it, and the way that their readers will receive the book. A thriller narrated by a serial killer will be miles away from one that follows the perspective of the detective on his trail, even ... read more »
An unreliable narrator can make for gripping stories that keep readers on their toes. Or they can be so sketchy that they turn readers off. If you're looking to learn more about these questionable raconteurs, the different types of unreliable narrators, and how to go about using one in your story, read on.
Before you write a single word of your future masterpiece, you need to make one of the most important decisions of your story’s life. You need to decide which POV you’ll use to tell your story. The good news is that you can choose between four point of views: first person, third person limited, third ... read more »
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