Nancy L. Erickson
Use Pacing to Improve Your Storytelling
When you are able to control the pace of your story, you’ve mastered one of the more important skills in writing.
In Case You Forgot, Reading Is Important!
For children and adults, writers or not, reading is important to personal development, well-being, and the learning mind.
Use Sensory Language To Make Your Writing Come Alive
One way to make an impact on your readers is to invite them right into the room with you – bring them in close by crafting scenes that rely on sensory language.
Lead Your Readers With Your Book’s Structure
Your book's structure is the tool that will gather up your readers and keep them following along with you; it's the tie that binds all the parts of your story together, from end to end, and in the middle too.
Choose Words That Convey Your Meaning
When writing, choose words thoughtfully, and remember you are writing to communicate ideas and feelings for your reader to experience and understand.
The First-timer’s Guide To Start Writing A Book
It’s the start of the new year – and it's finally time to write the book you've been thinking about. Except, you're not even sure how to start writing a book. If you dedicate yourself to the task, you can finish your book within a year.
Who Am I To Write a Memoir?
I’ve met hundreds of people who have been through, learned, and discovered things that could change the world, and many ask, "Who am I to write a memoir?"