by Yen Cabag
Did you know that international bestselling author Stephen King follows a specific routine—or a ritual, if you will—before he starts to write? First, he has a cup of tea or a glass of water. Then, he sits down sometime between 8:00 and 8:30 in the morning. He takes...
by Cole Salao
Writing fiction involves countless themes, concepts, and ideas that often clash, overlap, and blend together. This creates stories that exhibit different levels of complexity and diversity. In understanding how all of these elements create a whole, writers have...
by Yen Cabag
French essayist Joseph Joubert once claimed that “Writing is closer to thinking than speaking.” Indeed, writing down your thoughts, experiences, and musings is one of the most helpful habits to develop, especially for writers. If you already do some...
by Cole Salao
Imagine how difficult it is to create a tale that’s truly horrific—one that reaches out from the page and threatens you in the safety of your home. Right from the start, the readers must feel a sense of dread, of something menacing that’s beyond their...
by Cole Salao
Reading fiction offers us an escape to imaginary lives, locations, and situations. The thrill of learning about a new world and all that’s within it is an adventure in itself. This is why adventure fiction is one of the biggest genres in literature and film. The...
by Nicholas Holloway |
For many authors seeking publication, writing the actual manuscript isn’t the hard part. For some, the most difficult aspect of publishing is devising the logline. The logline is a 1-2 sentence summary of your book or manuscript, typically used as a marketing piece to...
