Tag: writing ideas

What are Plot Holes and How to Avoid Them

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on August 5, 2021 • 0 Comments

Plot holes can creep up in any book genre, and typically go undetected for a while. To start identifying plot holes within your work, you have to know what you’re looking for. There are a few different types of plot holes: Continuity errors Something takes place that is impossible Storylines are unresolved at the end […]

10 Ways to Do Research for Your Book

Filed in Author Inspirations by Erika Bennett on July 20, 2021 • 0 Comments

When it comes to researching for your book there are many avenues — and rabbit holes — you can take to find the information you want. Researching is a fine art, especially now that the internet can turn up results that may not be completely accurate. Whether you’re writing a fiction novel or a nonfiction […]

Writing With Summer Colors!

Filed in Author Inspirations by Daylin on July 13, 2021 • 0 Comments

Summer is here, and it brings with it the trend of beautifully bright, fun colors. For this month’s writing challenge, we’ll be using summer colors to evoke thoughts and stories to practice creative writing. We have listed some of our favorite summer colors below, but feel free to keep this exercise going with more colors! […]

10 Tips for a Better Book Opening

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on June 29, 2021 • 0 Comments

The opening of your book is the place where readers will decide to keep reading or set aside your book — no pressure. So, your opening pages need to jump straight into your story without dawdling on about the protagonist’s history or how he/she ended up in the current predicament. The back story is 100% […]

Beach Read Writing: Here’s What You Need to Know

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on June 24, 2021 • 0 Comments

A “beach read” is a book typically set at or near the beach, published in late spring to early summer. The intent for this popular sub-genre is to have these be the books people take to their summer vacations. The cover designs are typically colorful, with beachy aspects incorporated. Beach reads have been around for […]