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Simple Practical Tips on How to Become a Better Writer - Part 1 of 2

Sometimes becoming a better writer requires just taking simple steps consistently until you start to notice that you are growing and finally becoming the kind of writer that you want to be. Here are a few easy steps or tips you should take to get...

Addressing Social Issues

As society has changed and evolved, so must the way authors write the things that influence the following generations. Every seasoned author has written about a touchy subject at one time or another. It should go without saying that some subjects require some sensitivity, understanding...

Keep Comedy Humorous

Choosing which genre or sub-genres best suits a manuscript can be a troublesome task. It is also true that some books require warnings to specify who the target audience is. I have seen several different kinds of warnings for thrillers, horrors, romances and even poetry...

How Do You Create a Plot?

What is the definition of a plot? Put simply it is a plan of the sequence of events your novel is going to take, which will form the basis of your storyline.  This is an example of a sequence of events. Helen woke from a deep sleep...

Researching and Analyzing Fiction Novels

It is a given that to perfect the art of writing, a writer must read each day. But in order to really learn the craft of writing, you must do more than just read. You have to get into the habit of reading with an...

How to Find Your Writing Voice

We hear a great deal about finding your writer’s ‘voice’ and the importance of it, but the actual definition is often misunderstood. A writing 'voice' is generally the tone and style an author writes in. A new writer may find it difficult to find their...

Accurate Non-Fiction

Writing non-fiction requires just as much detailed work and finesse as writing fiction. It takes a level of patience as well as some very serious research. All biographies, autobiographies, memoirs or any other personal stories need some form of research as well. However, when you...

Writing Fiction

As any author knows, writing anything for any genre can be a long and drawn-out process full of research, maps, notes, ideas, and locations. This includes fiction and science fiction. I have seen several writers in several different groups who have asked the same question...

Tips for Aspiring Authors to Improve Their Writing

Everyone can write, but writing good and impactful work is something else. While most aspiring authors are not very confident about their writing style, they always get nervous when they think about sharing their work with others. Many manuscripts never see the light of day...

A Guide to Surviving the Copy Edit of Your Novel

Getting your first copy edit back is not a good experience. Writing a novel is a very personal experience, one that is very close to every author’s heart. So opening up and giving a precious item to someone else is a big deal for any...