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Dissonance in Horror: The Glasgow Smile

Every Batman fan knows who the Joker is, and even if you aren’t, you’ve probably heard his name somewhere before. His sociopathic tendencies, insane laugh, and disturbing smile have captivated audiences for many years. Still, however iconic he is, that smile is the one thing...

What to Write about in Business

Business is a very large field to write about because there are so many different types of business; the topic can easily include anything from starting your own business to growing an existing business. It is for this reason that it is so vital for...

Ignore Reviewers at Your Peril!

I have read and reviewed hundreds of books for Readers’ Favorite. These are my observations on basic mistakes made when writing fiction. Christian fiction does not mean “no graphic sex or obscene language otherwise I can write what I like”. Five-star books have a truly Christian...

Why Do I Write Book Reviews?

Have you ever thought of writing book reviews? Perhaps you’ve already written some as a favor to a writer acquaintance or on Goodreads or Amazon. But how about writing book reviews for an income? There are book review sites (online and print form) that actually...

Key Elements to Writing a Sleuth Novel

Nancy Drew is one of the most well-known sleuths in literature. She differs from Sherlock Holmes with an innocent and cheery style. Nancy is determined, a little naive, and investigates any mystery she can find. When writing the cozy sleuth story, there are six elements...

How to Make a Cozy Mystery Stand Out

Cozy mysteries (or Cozies) aren't like other mystery series; they're often lighthearted and feature an amateur sleuth instead of a detective. Cozies have a formulaic style they follow, but it's how these elements are done that catch attention. The standard elements: Pun-y titles: Any lover of cozy...

Write With Abandonment

Due to the economy, an influx of businesses are coming on the scene and new authors are evolving. Uber, Tesla, Snapchat, and Netflix all developed for the purpose of filling a void or to supply a need. What type of void are you filling with your...

5 Great Books to Research Your Historical Fiction: 1910s

Historical fiction takes readers back into a particular era, whether it is the intrigue of Elizabethan court or the swinging Sixties and Seventies. Historical fiction requires meticulous research to offer an accurate and interesting glimpse of the past and often writers are not sure where to...

5 Great Books to Research Your Historical Fiction: 1980s

Historical fiction is wonderful when a skilled author can truly capture the flavor of an era, whether it is the mannered elegance of Jane Austen's Regency period or the drama and adventure of the Vikings. To be truly authentic, historical fiction requires meticulous research and...

Werewolves in Horror: The Gentleman of Madness

Racing through the darkness, only to be stopped by the fading light of the full moon above. Feral eyes wide, long, bloody claws out, jaws and fangs snapping; the werewolf is truly a creature of fear. From the madness of The Wolfman by Jonathan Maberry,...