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About Writing Jars

Are there ever times when you just wish that an idea would just run out in front of you? You just cannot think. You might be in a funk. You might have writer’s block. The kids are being, well, kids. You may have had an...

Writing an Engaging Plot Twist - Part Two

In my previous article about creating a great plot twist, I discussed planting red herrings and using your characters to establish effective false directions in your story. Here we explore the art of plot twists further.  One way is to plant a plot twist within another plot...

How to Write a Clever Plot Twist

When I read a book, I always marvel at the cleverness of plot twists and turns, it is something that turns an everyday story into one that draws you totally into the world of the characters. If you want to know the techniques behind writing...

How To Think Like A Writer

So, you want to write but have no clue where to begin. What made you want to start? That could be your starting point. If you are simply plum dry of topics, I have made a list of small things to do. I am not a...

How To Edit Your Novel

Learning how to edit your novel is not an enticing prospect, but one that is necessary if you are to take the next step in your career. You can, of course, hand your completed manuscript to an editor, and that is always the best option...

How To Record An Audiobook

I am sure, as an author, you want your book to reach as wide an audience as possible. Did you know there is a huge group of people out there that do not even know your book exists because they only listen to audiobooks? Hopefully,...

Waiting to Hear From a Publisher is a Mug’s Game

I’ve just finished writing the biography of the nineteenth-century Ukrainian poet and songster, Benjamin Ehrenkranz. Yes, he’s totally forgotten today, but back then, his tunes and words of protest drew quite a crowd. Wild, unconventional, itinerant, he was the sort of man who shared with...

Mistakes to Avoid when Writing Fiction - Part 2 of 2

Lack of Suspense Your plot needs to be suspenseful. If the reader already knows what will happen at the end of the story, there will be no reason to stick with it to the end. For some genres, such as romance novels, the ending may be...

Mistakes to Avoid when Writing Fiction - Part 1 of 2

Even for prolific writers, writing fiction can pose a few (if not many) challenges. When you know what to watch out for, you will be better at avoiding these mistakes and creating a story that readers will love. Here are a few mistakes to avoid...

Simple Practical Tips on How to Become a Better Writer - Part 2 of 2

Be Adventurous Try out new writing styles, read books from other genres, try changing things around. By looking for new ways of writing, you build excitement so that you are not settling down every day at your desk to write in the same style that you...