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Author Inspiration: Writing Prompts for Autobiographies and Memoirs

Filed in Author Inspirations by Blair Townley on July 21, 2016 • 2 Comments

Jump-starting the writing process can be difficult sometimes, which is why writing prompts are so popular. They give spark to the imagination, and provide the starting point to a story road map that only you, the author, can finish drawing out. But did you know that writing exercises can help by providing a jumping off point? […]

The Newest App for Readers and Authors: The Litsy App!

Filed in Marketing Your Book by Brittnee Newman on July 12, 2016 • 12 Comments

What’s the latest buzz amongst readers and writers alike? The Litsy app! Readers use it to find recommendations on the best books to add to their Amazon carts; writers and publishers can use it to connect with fans and each other. Publisher’s Weekly calls it “Instagram for books”, and BookRiot says it’s like “Instagram and […]

Gather Ye Rosebuds: What Stubborn Weeds and Good Writing Have in Common

Filed in Writing Tips by Brittnee Newman on July 11, 2016 • 6 Comments

Many authors believe that only bad writers need editing and revision. I can assure you, that idea is false. Every author needs editing; savvy writers actually get it. Here’s why: The process of writing is quite a bit like having a big backyard. I can plant beautiful, bountiful blooms. I can water them. I can watch […]

5 Infographics Every Writer Should See—The Fiction Edition!

Filed in Author Inspirations by Elaine Retty on June 29, 2016 • 0 Comments

Writing fictional narratives is tricky business; you are building entire people from scratch, and sometimes even entire worlds or universes. Time, sensory details, emotions, and plot all have to work together and seem effortless—even though writing it that way is anything but. When it comes to writing fiction, everyone can use a little help sometimes. […]

The Best Books to Read for Summer 2016

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on June 27, 2016 • 1 Comment

Do you know what’s synonymous with summer vacation? Summer reading. No, not the boring list you received from your high school English teacher that you needed to complete before returning to school in September. I’m talking about no-obligation, fun, summer books that are meant to be enjoyed by a pool, on the beach, or in […]