Don’t give up on Facebook
Many authors dismiss Facebook, but it’s still (and will continue to be) a powerful place to connect with readers. Yes, the visibility stinks, but there
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The 10% You Don’t Need
First drafts are too thin in some areas (settings, sensory details, inner narrative, dialogue) and too thick in others. Let’s talk about the other areas
Want more readers? Look outside the U.S.
Most indie authors focus all of their efforts on U.S. sales—and understandably so. The American book market is one of the biggest globally generating over
He said, she said… my best tips on dialogue 🗣️
Writing dialogue is something that a lot of authors struggle with, so I thought I’d share my top tips in hopes that it helps.With dialogue,
What triggers most readers to buy?
What makes a reader pick one book over another? For a lot of readers, there’s a giant arrow that points to a book’s purchase button
6 tips to get unstuck and back to writing
Let’s talk about the roadblock that knocks down even the most seasoned authors… writer’s block. 😱 Sometimes it hits when you’re halfway through a novel.
Are you a “real author”?
I was at a birthday party years ago when someone asked me what I did, and I hesitated for a moment. “I’m an author,” I
3 Types of Writer’s Block
I was on my third novel when I hit writer’s block for the first time. It came with a vengeance, striking three times before I
Gifts for Authors
by Alessandra Torre Writers aren’t the easiest people to shop for. We rarely go out in public. We mumble a lot. Curse at fictional characters.
Editing Tools Reviewed
In a recent discussion with fellow authors, we got around to discussing editing tools, and what they use and love. It was an interesting discussion, and one that caused me to spend this weekend testing out the capabilities of Autocrit, Grammarly, and ProWriting Aid.