11 Jan

Posted at 10:54h in Author Interviews by

We are excited to present an exclusive interview with the multi-talented Christy Sanderson, focusing on her creative writing process. As an award-winning author, entrepreneur, certified spiritual life coach, and public speaker, Christy has left an indelible mark on the lives of many through her various endeavors. With a background in education, holding a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Special Education, she has seamlessly blended her passion for teaching with her love for writing. Having authored five captivating books, Christy has been featured on the cover...

02 Jan

Posted at 20:48h in Author Interviews by

In the realm of writing, a debut novel often proves to be the most challenging endeavor for budding authors. For Jake Avendano, it was no different as he tackled the complex world of narcissistic abuse in his first book, Break The Cycle: The Narcissistic Abuse Handbook. In a candid and insightful interview, Avendano opens up about the challenging process of writing his first book and providing guidance to navigating the dark and twisted labyrinth of relationships tainted by narcissistic personalities. Drawing from personal experiences, including his journey as...

15 Feb

Posted at 15:21h in Fiction Writing Inspiration, Point of View by

There are so many elements that go into writing and completing a book. Some people think that best-selling authors have the easiest job in the world just by typing words in blank pages when in reality, there are more head-scratching, endless-pacing, and crumpled drafts involved than the actual writing process. One of the most common dilemmas of book-writing is determining the POV or point of view. It refers to the whole perspective from which a story is told, which is CRUCIAL for any fiction or nonfiction book....

13 Feb

Posted at 22:18h in Books like, Middle grade fiction by

With a staggering 15+ books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, four critically acclaimed movies, it is no brainer as to why the kids everywhere can not get enough of these stories. It seems like finding the best books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid would be an easy feat, but with so many great books for kids out there, things can get overwhelming quickly....

12 Sep

Posted at 21:08h in Writers Conference by

Not everyone can take time away to fly to across the country and spend a week at a writers conference. Never fear because if you have ever heard of that thing called the internet then you can sit in the comfort of your home and get the same experience. Well, almost the same. These Online Writing Courses allows you to pitch, network, and possibly get your foot in the door with an agent. Whatever it takes to get your novel to the next level I say. The list below...

03 Sep

Posted at 23:40h in How to self edit your book by

How do you know when your novel is finished? Is it done when you type “The End” on the last page? I think not, and it would surprise me if anyone thought that to be the process. However, writer’s tend to think of themselves as writers and not editors. Funny that might be, but a good writer should be at least equal in his/her self editing skills. It comes with the territory....

29 Aug

Posted at 08:00h in Writer's Life by

I’m a firm believer in that you should tell the story you want to tell in any genre you’d like, regardless of any factors. But when the reality smacks you in the face and you’re not sure how you’ll eat this month; then selling out doesn’t seem so bad....

19 Aug

Posted at 22:26h in Writer's Life by

Readability score is super important. You might not see it, but your audience knows as soon as they pick up your book if it is at their reading level or not. As a writer, a new age demographic can be rough terrain to explore. So knowing if you are talking over your audiences head can be very useful. So don’t shrug this off or it can be very disastrous....

16 Jul

Posted at 20:33h in Definition of the Fantasy Genre by

We have a lot of people asking us what the fantasy genre is. When you imagine it, does it conjure up a medieval guy dressed in leather armor with a broadsword strapped to his back? If so, then we are on the same page because that is what I envision. I imagined it because that guy looks awesome in my head, but the reality is that the fantasy genre is all over the place....