What Readers Want…and What They Don’t
I asked “super” readers two simple questions: What keeps you turning pages when reading a novel? What makes you stop reading a book before the end? I think their answers might surprise you…
How to Write Amazing Action Scenes (Part 1 of 2)
Nothing gets a reader’s palms sweating, nerves tingling, and heart racing like a well-crafted action scene. Even if you don’t write thrillers, don’t let that stop you from including a jaw-dropping action sequence in your next novel. Now I know some...
How Getting The Facts Straight Will Make Your Writing Soar
Details matter. Getting the facts right provides a framework of authenticity for your novel and getting them wrong will turn readers off. Learn from Ward Larsen how to keep your facts straight and make your writing soar.
“Where Do You Get Your Ideas?” Okay, I’ll tell you!
by Brian Andrews Of all the questions published authors are asked by aspiring writers and readers one query solicits eye-rolls above all others and it is: “Where do you get your ideas?” Some of you might be wondering why this question is...
The Art of the Twist – How to Shock, Surprise & Satisfy Your Readers
The Art of the Twist – How to Shock, Surprise, & Satisfy Your Readers by Brian Andrews “Oh my God, I didn’t see that coming!” If that’s that title of your novel’s top Amazon review then you know you did your job. But pulling off...
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.