If you’ve decided that your story would benefit from a prologue, you’re probably eager to jump in and start writing. However, you should give this section as much thought as you would any other chapter in your book. We’ve created this guide to help...
If you read a lot of fiction, you might have come across a section in the front matter of a book called the “prologue.” Some hasty readers might skip over this section and jump straight to the first chapter—but if the prologue is written well, those...
If you enjoy writing poetry, or have just recently started experimenting, entering poetry contests can be a great way to hone your talent and get exposure for your work. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities out there, and many of them come with a chance to...
Writers write, and many of us would be more than happy stay in that cozy little corner and let the experts take care of the scary stuff, like marketing. But today, whether you’re a self-published author or signed with a major publisher, you’ll need at...
While we legally consider a “child” to be anyone under the age of 18, we all know that every kid is different, and within those 18 years, adolescents tend to go through at least several phases, where their interests can change at the drop of a hat—so...
