Feb 9, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Paranormal Romance is a genre that combines elements of the supernatural with the intricacies of romantic love. Often set in a world where the...
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Feb 5, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
The romance genre is a tapestry of human emotions that has captivated the hearts of readers for centuries. With a myriad of sub-genres—ranging from...
#downloadable templates, #plot templates, #plotting, #writing tips
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Jan 22, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing, Writing
Ghostwriting is a central part of the publishing industry yet rarely discussed. Despite being involved in almost every aspect of the writing and...
#earning as a writer, #writing inspiration
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Jan 19, 2024 | by Lydia Yadi | Writing
As the name might suggest, the lyrical essay or the lyric essay is a literary hybrid, combining features of poetry, essay, and often memoir. The...
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Jan 15, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Writing is tough. You’re putting your work out there for everyone to judge, and sometimes that’s hard to do. You’ll get comments on your writing that...
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Jan 12, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing, Writing
Navigating copyright law is an incredibly difficult part of the writing and publishing process. Writers aren’t experts on the law, so it’s easy to...
#cover art, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Jan 5, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books
With the surge of reading roundups flooding our social feeds, we polled our writers on their favourite books of 2023. These books, diverse in genre...
#book recommendations, #reading
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Dec 29, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Are you dreaming of writing a novel but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve started countless times but never made it past the first few...
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Dec 22, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
The holiday season is a time of inspiration, with a wealth of stories waiting to be told. Whether you’re an experienced writer looking for a festive...
#christmas, #writing inspiration, #writing prompts
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Dec 18, 2023 | by Nimrod Cortés | Writing
A story resolution is never easy to write. Sometimes, as writers, we’re so engrossed in bringing the story to life that we cannot think of how to end...
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Dec 15, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Have you ever noticed the small logo on the spine of your favourite book and wondered what it is? That logo belongs to the publishing imprint...
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Dec 11, 2023 | by Joseph D. Slater | Publishing
The year is 2020, and I suddenly have all the time in the world. I muttle around the house, work a job where I drive for five hours a day, and...
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Dec 4, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Mastering the art of the plot twist is one of the biggest challenges for a creative writer. A well-crafted twist not only keeps readers hooked, but...
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Dec 1, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Writers know that characters are one of the most important things for a story to be successful. But without fully developed, believable characters,...
#character development, #downloadable templates, #plotting, #writing tips
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Nov 27, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
Originating as an internet phenomenon, Dark Academia has captured the imaginations of both writers and readers. With its blend of intellectualism,...
#book recommendations, #genre, #reading, #writing tips
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Nov 20, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Dialogue tags can make or break a reader’s immersion in your dialogue. Great use of dialogue tags can result in clear, engaging, and memorable...
#dialogue, #grammar, #writing tips
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Nov 17, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Ever wondered how to effectively introduce yourself to your readers? An engaging, well-written author bio can do just that. In just a few lines, your...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Nov 13, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
How do you find out if a literary agent is right for you? If you’re not sure, you’re in good company. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there...
#book agents, #traditional publishing
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Nov 10, 2023 | by Arthur Franz IV | Writing
Conflict is the fuel that keeps the engine of your story running. When we say “conflict,” we are not talking about plot, or rising and falling...
#character development, #writing tips
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Oct 27, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Today’s readers are more discerning than ever. They don’t want to see cookie-cutter villains who do evil for evil’s sake. They want to see deep...
#character development, #writing tips
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Oct 23, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Writing a book synopsis is probably one of the hardest parts of the submission process when you’re finally ready to find an agent to represent you...
#book agents, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Oct 13, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Elle Botz is a mom, wife, author, coffee fiend, terrible dancer, and bad joke connoisseur. Writing under a variety of pen names, she brings her wit,...
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Oct 9, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
A story resolution is one of the most important elements of your plot because it will leave the most impression on your reader. It resolves the...
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Sep 29, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There’s a popular assumption that because they are often short and simple, that writing children’s books is easy. But nothing could be further from...
#writing for children, #writing tips
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Sep 18, 2023 | by Parker Fogg | Writing
Write what you know. It’s the oldest and simplest advice handed out to new writers, and while some people may disagree over its applicability when it...
#writing inspiration, #writing tips
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