Writing for Authors Faster Writing with a Voice Recorder Have you ever tried using a voice recorder to “write” your book instead of typing it out? Check out this post for information to get you started!
Grammar & Punctuation,Writing for Authors 8 Tips for Punctuating Dialogue Tags Do you get sick of writing “he said/she said” or are you unsure how to punctuate dialogue tags? Here are 8 tips that will help you write and punctuate dialogue tags.
Grammar & Punctuation,Writing for Authors Commonly Confused Words that Writers Often Use Incorrectly Tenant/tenet, then/than, bad/badly—do you really know the difference? Here are some words that writers commonly confuse and examples of how to use them.
Writing for Authors How to Juggle Writing with a Full-Time Career How do authors juggle writing with a full-time career or other responsibility? If there were a guide book to get you through, it would probably look something like this.
Writing for Authors Character Questionnaire for Authors To write believable, realistic characters, you first need to know them. Here are some questions you can “ask” the main characters in your books to get to know them better!
Technical Tips,Tutorials,Writing for Authors Read Your Book Aloud: How to Use the Microsoft Word Text-to-Speech Feature Every author should give the Microsoft Word Text-to-Speech feature a try as they fine-tune their manuscripts. When you listen to your book aloud, your ears will find many errors, repetitive words, and even plot flaws that your eyes (and the eyes of others) have often missed.
Grammar & Punctuation,Writing for Authors Make Your Book Stronger by Avoiding “Then” When recounting events, “then” is a weak transition. Try eliminating “then” with specific references to time or location, or by listing characteristics. The excessive use of “then” can quickly become repetitive and is a lazy way of showing sequences of events.
Writing for Authors Christmas Quotes for Authors Enjoy these Christmas quotes to help get you in the holiday spirit!
Grammar & Punctuation,Writing for Authors Simple Tips to Use and Conjugate Lay and Lie Have you ever been confused about how to use or conjugate lay and lie? Mix-ups between these verbs is common, but with a few simple tips, you can always feel confident in your word choice.
Publishing Tips,Writing for Authors Writing about Family in Your Fiction So you have an eccentric uncle or a family secret that is just too good NOT to write about. After all, you know them best, and you won’t have to spend time making up the juicy details. But should you write about family and other loved ones in your fiction? Or should you steer clear?
Writing for Authors Writing about Family Writing about family can be extremely rewarding and can take you on an intimate trip of self-discovery. Here are some tips to help you navigate the important family stories you want to tell.
Writing for Authors How to Craft the Perfect Hero or Heroine Are you struggling to craft the perfect hero or heroine? Or are you almost there but need a little help to flesh out the character and make him or her real? Check out these ideas!
Technical Tips,Writing for Authors Format Your Manuscript: Dos and Don’ts As an author, how should you format your manuscript to make it easier (and cheaper) for editors and designers? Read on to find out.
Publishing Tips,Writing for Authors 8 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Book Editor All authors need a good book editor to look over their novels. To make sure you’ve found the right editor, try asking the editor these 8 questions!
Writing for Authors Marking the Passage of Time in Historical Fiction There is a lot more to history than just the main setting where the story is taking place. To give a satisfying and complete picture of an era, a writer can use historical events from the headlines, food, music, fashions, weather, and more.
Writing for Authors Where to Find Inspiration for Your Next Novel Inspiration for your next book can be one of the hardest things to find. But you don’t have to wait for your muse to hit you over the head with a bestselling idea. Here are some ideas to help you actively search for your next story.
Writing for Authors 10 Steps to Finding Your Writing Voice Do you have a strong writing voice? If you’re working on developing or finding your writing voice, or just want to clarify and make it stronger, here are 10 steps to get you there.
Writing for Authors 5 Writing Prompt Generators to Combat Writer’s Block Feeling a bit of writer’s block? Try using a writing prompt generator to wake up that creative genius!
Writing for Authors 21 Ways to Research your Novel Before writing a novel, it’s important to do research on the location, the time period, the people, the food, and the hobbies and jobs of the characters. Here are a few ideas to help you research your novel!
