Throughout my years of writing, I’ve learned that developing a novel is like running a marathon. It doesn’t even have to be a manuscript. If you’re creating a book of any kind, there’s a lot of work involved in making it spectacular. First things first, you have to come up with the idea. What willContinue reading “The AUTHOR Marathon: Hone Your Craft Like an Athlete”
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Subgenre Benders: 10 Fun Fiction Mash-Ups
Tired of reading the same old recycled romance? Boy meets girl, they fall in love, boy loses girl, he fixes it, and they live happily ever after. Let’s face it. Many of our troupes have grown trite. How many fresh angles can the industry produce on a played out scenario before we get sick ofContinue reading “Subgenre Benders: 10 Fun Fiction Mash-Ups”
Unlocking the Power of Subplots in Fiction
Let’s get one thing straight: if your story’s a tree, than the subplot is a branch. It’s the unexpected limb that sticks out there the whole time. You just didn’t see it because of all the leaves, which are like the details of your narrative. If you’re writing fiction and you want your book toContinue reading “Unlocking the Power of Subplots in Fiction”
3 Great Writing Tips
Hi 👋🏽 writers and readers, I’m excited to share three quick tips that’ll help you write with more clarity and intention. If you’ve ever browsed my site, you know I’m all about sparking writer enthusiasm. No matter what kind of document you’re working on. These basics can lift any words and make them pop offContinue reading “3 Great Writing Tips”
Author Interview with Michelle Chouinard
Michelle Chouinard writes crime fiction (including suspense, procedurals, and cozies), and women’s fiction under the name M.M. Chouinard. She is the … Author Interview with Michelle Chouinard