The Thrill of the Pace: Creating a book that readers can’t put down
With every book he writes, Boyd Morrison’s goal is to keep the reader from ever finding a comfortable spot to put the book down. If you want your readers to say to themselves, “Just one more chapter before I go to sleep,” then check out Boyd’s tips in his post the THRILL OF THE PACE.
How to Beat Writer’s Block – 7 Tips from the Trenches
Writer’s block got you grounded? Try these practical tips to help you get your wings back and soar!
Getting Words on the Page: Writing Sprint Exercises
The goal is simple: increasing our speed in getting words onto the page. There are as many ways to do writing sprints as there are ways to run or jog. In this post, Glen Erik Hamilton describes key concepts and exercises to help you GET WORDS ON THE PAGE!
Protagonist Plug & Play — A Simple Approach to Character Crafting
Select key personality traits to define your protagonist’s inner self. These qualities are important because they drive every decision your character makes. They influence dialogue, internal monologue, and how your character responds to crisis, conflict, and change.
COLLABORATE & SUCCEED
By collaborating, their productivity and sales skyrocketed compared to what they were accomplishing as solo authors. In this blog post, Navy veterans Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson talk about their partnership and offer real-world advice to aspiring authors on how to Collaborate & Succeed.
THE MANTLE OF CHARACTER
Characters should stand for something. As authors, we have an obligation to think about the principles and values our heroes stand for and write characters that matter and make a difference in the world.
The Secret to Writing About The Secret Service
You’ve decided to make your protagonist a Secret Service Agent, now what? Even if you’ve never served in the Secret Service, you can still write with authority and create an authentic, powerful hero. Read on to learn how!
How to Write A Powerful, Enticing, Intriguing, Amazing Opening Line For Your Novel
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, and a novel’s opening line is an author’s first impression with a reader. When executed properly, a masterful opening will hook your reader and set the tone for the entire book.
HERO’S JOURNEY: Crafting the Path to Greatness
To help you craft an epic hero, Career Authors proudly presents the fifth installment in our series of infographics—HERO’S JOURNEY: Crafting the Path To Greatness
A Submariner’s Guide to CRISIS and ISOLATION
Tips to adapt, stay productive, and avoid succumbing to feelings of desolation during a crisis.
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