“Show, Don’t Tell”: The Big Picture Function
"Show, don't tell." It's one of the most widely repeated pieces of author advice out there. The goal is to bring the reader into the character's world and immerse them in it. stokpic from Pixabay Most writers...
4 Tips for a Stronger Sponsor Read or Ad Copy
I hear tons of ads and sponsor reads every day, often on places like MPR and YouTube. And if you're like me, you might have noticed something: Everything. Sounds. Alike. KitLittle from Pixabay As I explain in...
How to Use How to Use Metaphor, Simile, and Other Analogy Well in Writing
Writing is like giving away the few loaves and fishes one has, trusting that they will multiply in the giving. Once we dare to "give away" on paper the few thoughts that come to us,...
What Is Proofreading?
You've got your book draft done. Now you need editing. But did you know there are three different types of editing? And yes, you probably need them all. Anne Karakash from Pixabay Editing usually starts with developmental...
How Are You Responding to AI Answers?
I've never been a huge supporter of AI tools for writing -- even good options like Grammarly can be flat-out wrong and not understand context. But like it or not, people are turning to these...
Writing, Play, and Finding Genius
It's a nice vision -- the writer, sitting confidently in front of their laptop or notebook in some hole-in-the-wall coffee shop or home office, sips a sippy-sip beverage and, eyes closed, listens to their muse....
Why You Should Consider Writing Your Book Blurb Early
Your book blurb — the material you typically use on your back cover or as part of your Amazon product description — plays a HUGE role in whether people actually buy your book. It summarizes...
How Publishing More Titles Can Snowball Your Writing Income
Writing never has been a great way to get rich. But if you're serious about trying to make money from writing books, one of the best ways to bring in a little bit more money...
Your Handwriting Can Reveal Your Mood. Here’s What That Means for Authors
By now, you might have heard the news -- writing longhand has benefits, supporting better memory of both literary essentials (e.g., word recognition) and conceptual comprehension. But what if writing longhand was also a secret...
