Earlier this year I looked at 4 important elements in fiction writing. Here’s a quick review: What does the hero want? (This is the story goal.) Who or what is opposing the hero getting what she wants? What will the hero’s life look like if she does (or does not) get what she wants? Who…
The title of my devotional reading this morning was “Overcoming Giants.” The corresponding Bible reading was 1 Samuel 17:31–52. I encourage you to read it. It’s the story and David and Goliath, and “teaches believers that obstacles in our life are no match for God. “Whether our Goliath is a relational challenge or an overwhelming…
In the past couple weeks I’ve received questions from my subscribers about where and how to start to find a publisher for nonfiction. The wonderful thing about nonfiction is that you can query publishers before you have your book completed. But aside from that, the process is the same as when you submit fiction. Whether…
Please welcome bestselling author and blogger Rebecca Livermore to the blog today. 8 Simple and Creative Blog Post Ideas for Fiction Authors As the author of Blogging for Authors, it should come as no surprise that I’m a fan of blogging. I see blogging as a great way for authors to build their platform. However,…
I have to admit finding motivation to write every day can be a struggle. On many days, it is a matter of self-discipline to sit down and write. So today I’d like to offer some suggestions that can help move us (I’m talking to myself here too) from the arena of self-discipline to being truly…
A lot of publishing options for getting your book baby out into the world exist in today’s market. What are those options? How does one learn about all the ins and outs? How does one decide which option is best? Finding the answers can be time-consuming, confusing, and paralyzing. To help you navigate these troublesome…
I’m as guilty as the next writer in that I include redundancies in my draft manuscript. When I’m writing my draft, I focus on getting the story out of my head and into the computer. I look for redundancies when I revise my story. And I revise it more times than I want to count!…
Motivation is a consistent issue with many writers. I write about it on my blog and hear about it at writers’ conferences I attend. Guess what? even yours truly has issues at times. Let’s start by setting the foundation with what motivation really is.