Tag: how to write a book

Making Time to Write During the Holidays

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on December 10, 2019 • 0 Comments

The days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are quite possibly the busiest of the entire year. That means it may be even more difficult to find time to write. Don’t let the holidays throw off your writing routine though. Here are seven ways to continue making time to write during the holiday season. Make […]

Why You Should Publish Your Book Before You Turn 30

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on October 31, 2019 • 0 Comments

Writing your first book is no easy endeavor. Some might even say you need a certain amount of life experience to add depth to your writing—fiction or nonfiction—but there are a lot of benefits to publishing a book before you turn 30 years old. Here are seven reasons that support publishing your book before entering […]

5 Ways to Paint Fall into Your Writing

Filed in Ask the Editor by Erika Bennett on October 10, 2019 • 0 Comments

Writing about fall. There’s a reason one of the first pieces of advice any professional offers to a new writer forging ahead on the publishing journey is, “Show, don’t tell.” Readers don’t want to be told, they want to be shown. So, how does one show information? If we use seasons or weather as an example, […]

Start Small: How to Write a Short Story

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on September 26, 2019 • 0 Comments

If you’re just dipping your toes into the writing world, starting with a full-length novel or nonfiction book may feel overwhelming. Short stories allow you to get a feel for composing a story with a beginning, middle, and end. It also helps you tackle character development and a thorough plot structure without having to devote […]

5 Books Worth Reading for Writers

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on September 24, 2019 • 0 Comments

You’ve probably heard the old adage that the best writers are the best readers, but what should you actually be reading in order to improve your writing craft? Books published within the genre you’re writing will help you see the tone and style your future readers are accustomed to. Reading other books in your genre […]