While most non-fiction authors don’t need to study plotting and character development, knowing how to craft a sentence, use correct grammar, and outline a book are all still important. Finding books to help non-fiction writers with their craft is much more difficult than finding books for fiction authors. I was recently at my local Books-A-Million […]
5 Steps to Self-Editing Your Writing
Poor editing detracts from the reader’s experience, and it also can cast you in a bad light as an author. Needless to say, good editing is a huge part of being a successful author. In this post, we’re going to cover 5 steps to self-editing your writing, but first, I wanted to share a few […]
The Benefits of Publishing a Book Series
The benefits of publishing a book series are enormous, and there are eBooks, articles, etc. written about this, but I wanted to highlight a few of them here. However, you need to know that I am an avid reader. So instead of just listing out benefits and why they should appeal to you, I wanted […]
6 Essential Books for Fiction Authors
In November 2012, I started the transition from writing non-fiction exclusively to learning to write fiction stories. This was a scary transition for me as the process is very different for each. However, in my extensive research, I have found 6 essential books for fiction authors that I recommend. I have read all of these […]
Five Reasons to Work with Other Authors
Guest Post By Author Karen Banes Do you ever work with other authors to cross-promote your books, or find new readers for your blog? Some authors see other authors as their competition, rather than their colleagues, but working together can be very rewarding. It’s a great way to expand your network, find new readers and […]
3 Keys to Writing Success and Overcoming Procrastination
What does it take to be a successful writer? As I have reflected on my own journey, I am going to share with you 3 keys to writing success. I would love to hear your keys to success as well in the comments. Writing and Publishing Books Many people are amazed that I have published […]