Tag: tips for authors
How To Expand Your Market To Sell Your Children’s Books
This post lists examples of prospective buyers for children's books. This is by no means an exhaustive list but should stimulate your thinking to find new places in which to sell your book.
How To Boil Loads Of Research Down To A First Draft
When you’re writing, it’s easy to become deluged by information, but transforming massive piles of information into a first draft can be simpler than it seems.
Tons of material and nothing to write?
A book project is big — it'll take a ton of great content and a series of solid connections to get from A to Z. You get there by absorbing and synthesizing material until you have enough puzzle pieces to complete the picture.
The Creative Potential Of Found Phrases
Your next bit of brilliant text could be inspired by unexpected sources. Found phrases in music, crosswords, and daily life can be harnessed for your work.
Develop Your Writing Through Sketches
"Writing sketches" are a way to shape ideas in a short time with minimum effort. Use sketches to capture creative bursts and find the path to finish a story and create a polished final draft.
Building Worlds That Captivate Readers
World-building stories can transport readers and ignite imaginations — but crafting them is easier said than done. How do you create fresh new worlds that work for both you and your readers?
Three Flavors Of Writer’s Block (And How To Beat Them)
I believe there are three strains of writer's block, and each calls for a different solution. But they all demand the same resolve: you must never give up.
