Let’s talk about scenes. If a scene that you’re writing feels boring, your instinct might be to blame the writing. It’s not vivid enough. Not clever enough. Not emotional enough. Most of the time, the writing isn’t the real issue. Before I go any further, let me start by saying that I HATE the idea […]
I’ve come to realize there’s no such thing as the perfect writing schedule. It’s tempting to think there is. Somewhere out there is a magical combination of early mornings, color-coded planners, and uninterrupted focus… and once you find it, writing will finally be easy and consistent. But that version of a schedule assumes a VERY […]
Did you know my first ever book cover did a LOT of things wrong, but was just clickable enough to launch my entire career?
I made so many mistakes with that cover, but it did have one important thing going for it:
If you don’t already have a website, it’s one of the first things that any author needs, and should be the go-to place for readers to learn about you and purchase your books.
Recently I was asked about using description when writing scenes. Description is one of those ingredients that can be difficult (especially in the beginning) for authors to use. Some common questions I get are:
I’d written over 20 novels before I was introduced to the concept of Deep POV. As it turned out, I had been writing in deep point of view and hadn’t realized it. So what is deep point of view and how should it be executed?
Did you know your #1 chance for a repeat sale is right when the reader finishes your book?
It’s your prime opportunity, because:
A great plot twist will leave a reader stunned, their jaw working open and closed in disbelief as their mind works frantically to connect pieces of a puzzle they weren’t aware of until now.
What does it mean to be an “award-winning” author?
It depends. Similar to the “bestselling author” moniker, readers have grown unimpressed by this title, unless it comes from a highly reputable (and recognizable) source.
Rebranding a backlist book is a common way to improve its appeal and give it fresh exposure to readers. But the idea of rebranding often raises a lot of questions. We’ve assembled the most frequently asked and answer them below.
