What should your character do next? Here’s the secret
by Kenneth Lawson You’re staring at a blank page. You know you need to fill it with words, the words
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Which of these 4 types of editing do you need?
by Shirley Holder Platt For new authors, hiring an editor can be a daunting experience. Before hiring anyone, it’s a
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Why stories are like math equations for author Barry B. Wright
by Timothy Pike “I have always wanted to be a writer,” says award-winning thriller author Barry B. Wright. “Yet, when
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For writers and readers alike, this is the best time of year
A Letter from the Editor Whether you’re a writer or a lover of great books, this is just the right
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Evoke the senses with your writing in 3 easy steps
by Shirley Holder Platt One of the easiest ways to make your stories come to life is to use descriptive
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Can a pandemic ruin your publishing contract?
by Jodé Millman Originally in this month’s column, I had intended to examine some of the key provisions of a
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A poet reflects on a “brutal and beautiful” life
by Allison Marie Conway Art & Soul Little Wolf The morning sky is surreal, virgin blue linen draped in dark
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How graphic designer Bri Bruce brings beauty to books
by Timothy Pike “I’m a shameless bibliophile,” says graphic designer, film producer, and Pushcart Prize–nominated author Bri Bruce, who around
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The cure for cabin fever? More books, of course
A Letter from the Editor As I type this, many of us are still spending inordinate amounts of time indoors
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It’s party time! Join us for the September Book Reading Party
by Timothy Pike In just a few months, when we start putting away the beach balls, hanging our towels up
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