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NewsPaper How to write, self-publish, and market your books. How To Write All All Editing Good Writing Habits Inspiration Writing Groups, Tools,Software Writing Tips How to Write a Chapter Outline in 7 Steps Lauren Davish - May 10, 2024 0 Whether you're writing a novel, a nonfiction book, or an academic text, understanding how to efficiently outline your chapters can significantly enhance the quality... Good Writing Habits What Goes in the Back Matter of a Book? Lauren Davish - April 1, 2024 0 What is back matter for your book, and why does it matter? Learn essential components, marketing tips, and best practices to keep readers engaged. Inspiration Writing is a Relationship and an Invitation Janna Lopez - March 20, 2024 0 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes It’s an honor to offer inspiration, tips, and writing strategies as a webinar presenter.... Writing Tips Using the Three-Act Structure in Your Story Michael Gallant - March 15, 2024 1 What is the three-act structure, and how is it used in storytelling? Learn essential components and tips for how to incorporate this approach into your writing. Editing Editing A Writers’ Guide to Self-editing Fiction Lisa Taylor - February 20, 2024 2 The sense of completion and elation when you finish the first draft of your story is often followed by a sense of uncertainty. Establish a systematic self-editing process and be confident your story is ready to share. Editing What is Copy Editing and Does Your Book Need It? Lauren Davish - April 25, 2023 0 Copy editing can be time-consuming but is critical when publishing a book. Learn how to speed up copy editing so your book can go to market fast. Editing Why You Need an Editor for Your Book Lauren Davish - April 12, 2023 0 An editor can help ensure your book's success before it hits the shelves. Learn more about an editor's role and why you should invest in editing services. Editing Writers and Editors: Finding The Right Fit Andre Calilhanna - November 12, 2022 0 Andre Calilhanna and Janna Lopez talk about writing and editing and the process of finding the right fit to produce your best written work. Editing How To Be A Good Beta Reader Dawn Field - October 7, 2022 3 When you read for an author, what do you offer? These eight considerations form a code of conduct that can help a writer and beta reader get the most from one another. Good Writing Habits Good Writing Habits What Goes in the Back Matter of a Book? Lauren Davish - April 1, 2024 0 What is back matter for your book, and why does it matter? Learn essential components, marketing tips, and best practices to keep readers engaged. Good Writing Habits Plot-Driven vs. Character-Driven Stories Philip Kinsher - February 22, 2024 5 Knowing the difference between plot-driven vs. character-driven stories can help you become more effective as a writer. Good Writing Habits What is a Character Arc? Scott McCormick - February 8, 2024 5 Creating powerful character arcs is part of good storytelling. We address how to craft compelling moral ascents, descents, and flat arcs so your characters resonate with your readers. Good Writing Habits Finding Your Voice as a Writer Lee Purcell - January 9, 2024 0 Once your voice as a writer is real and audible, people’s attitude to your writing will change. Finding your voice means you are writing something no one else could write. Good Writing Habits How to Get Good Writing Feedback from Beta Readers Janna Lopez - December 22, 2023 2 Be mindful about why you’re asking for writing feedback, what you want to know, how the feedback will be shared, and at what point in your process you ask for it. Inspiration Inspiration Writing is a Relationship and an Invitation Janna Lopez - March 20, 2024 0 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes It’s an honor to offer inspiration, tips, and writing strategies as a webinar presenter.... Inspiration Writing Absurdist Fiction: An Invitation With Examples Lee Purcell - March 1, 2024 1 Every writer who embraces absurdist fiction faces this dilemma: How do I stretch the form without breaking it? Inspiration A Character Death: Ideas to Further Your Plot Scott McCormick - January 16, 2024 3 The death of a character should be a pivotal moment in your story with implications for your main characters and others. These character death ideas can help you make this a moment worthy of your story. Inspiration How to Write a Book Title That Gets Attention Michael Gallant - January 11, 2024 0 One way to attract more readers is to write a book title that grabs their attention. We've got ideas and examples to help you do just that. Inspiration Your Book Publishing Goals: Year in Review Brian Jud - December 26, 2023 1 Taking the time to review your past increases your self-awareness and provides insights to improve, which you can apply to your book publishing goals. Writing Tips Writing Tips How to Write a Chapter Outline in 7 Steps Lauren Davish - May 10, 2024 0 Whether you're writing a novel, a nonfiction book, or an academic text, understanding how to efficiently outline your chapters can significantly enhance the quality... Writing Tips Using the Three-Act Structure in Your Story Michael Gallant - March 15, 2024 1 What is the three-act structure, and how is it used in storytelling? Learn essential components and tips for how to incorporate this approach into your writing. Writing Tips The Delights and Dangers of First-Person Narration Scott McCormick - March 7, 2024 3 Readers love first-person narration because it plunges you into the world and mind of a character. But, handled badly, a first-person narrative can be a real turn-off. Writing Tips What is a Character Flaw? Janna Lopez - February 15, 2024 2 Want to craft the perfect character? Give them a flaw. A character flaw make a character more believable, dimensional, and can add tension to how a story unfolds. Writing Tips Protagonist vs. Antagonist: A Guide to Writing Characters Lauren Davish - January 18, 2024 1 The conflict between your protagonist vs. antagonist may be the central focus of your story, so it's worth determining their deeper roles in your narrative before you set out to write your tale. Writing Groups, Tools,Software Writing Groups, Tools,Software Can ChatGPT Help You Overcome Writer’s Block? Jim Foley - May 5, 2023 1 If you're feeling stuck with your writing, why not take a break and check out ChatGPT? If nothing else, you might have fun experimenting. Writing Groups, Tools,Software Are There Reliable Speech-to-Text Options For Writers? Lee Purcell - November 4, 2022 4 For all the power of modern personal computers, speech-to-text has been a difficult service to perfect. Has its time finally come? Writing Groups, Tools,Software Is A Writing Workshop Right For You? The Book Professor - July 28, 2022 0 Writers rarely produce perfect first drafts that are ready to publish. Even famous authors like Ernest Hemingway and Virginia Woolf joined writing workshops to polish their prose. Good...