49 Science Fiction Terms Writers Should Know
A lot goes into writing a science fiction novel, and for most of us science noobs, things can get confusing fast, especially when words like technocracy and quantum slip steam get thrown around. So I thought I’d introduce you to some of the science fiction terms and concepts you’ll come across in the genre. I […]
Want to Succeed as an Author? Start a Newsletter
A newsletter is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to sell something on the internet or connect with others. In fact, more small businesses and marketers are turning to newsletters to help boost their visibility online and make those all-important sales. Why? Because it’s something that we 100 percent own and control. It’s not […]
An Author Website is Mandatory for the Serious Writer
In a digital world, an author website can make or break your success. It’s a home for all of your accomplishments and finished works. It’s your sales page, and it’s how you connect with others. In other words, your author website is the public’s access to you, the writer, and that’s vital to your success. […]
5 Reasons Why You Need an Author Budget
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Emergency Funds for Writers: An Updated List
Your mental health is not something you should take lightly. I know COVID-19 threw everyone for a loop, and it may have impacted your well-being. It’s why I want to share this list of emergency funds for writers. I posted this last year to help anyone who needed it, and I want to repost it […]
Marketing for Writers: What You Need to Know
Most new writers think marketing a book is as simple as writing a snappy blurb, throwing the book up on Amazon, and creating one or two social media posts. Then they call it a day, expecting the sales to roll in. Only to find out their strategy didn’t work. Marketing a book is a long-term […]
Forensics: The Research Tools Every Writer Needs
A staple location in any mystery is the crime scene. You know, the one where cops and forensic scientists take photos and collect evidence. It’s that evidence that helps our detective crack the case. In other words, forensics are integral to any mystery or crime novel. The only problem is that the task of collecting and analyzing […]
How to Write a Well-Researched Police Procedural
The police procedural is a subgenre of the mystery novel. It has been around since the 1940s, and it’s based on what the police do daily. To say that this is a mildly popular subgenre is a bit of an understatement. It has infiltrated not only the mystery genre but also Hollywood. There are countless TV shows […]
Do You Need Novel-Writing Software to Write a Book?
Humanity has come a long way in its storytelling abilities. Admittedly, the tools are better. We no longer have to write 50,000 words by hand or clack away on a clunky typewriter, but do we need to buy novel-writing software to get our tales told? There is hardly an article out there that doesn’t suggest […]
#StayHomeWriMo Day 7
Hey, Lovelies! Today is the last day of NaNoWriMo’s #StayHomeWriMo coronavirus challenge: Missed a day or don’t know what this is about? Check out the links below to get caught up to speed: NaNoWriMo Introduced #StayHomeWriMo #StayHomeWriMo Day 2 #StayHomeWriMo Day 3 #StayHomeWriMo Day 4 #StayHomeWriMo Day 5 #StayHomeWriMo Day 6 The April NaNoWriMo Camp […]
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