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  • Let’s Rev Up Your Story’s Action Scenes!

    L.E. Perez
    L.E. Perez
    Adding action to your scenes shouldn’t be hard, but it can be if you’re just not sure what to write. Sometimes translating what’s in your head to your writing can be tricky. In this webinar, author and publisher LE Perez teaches 6 tips for adding action...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Education and Craft
  • Table of Contents: When Should You Include One? - article

    R.J. Lee
    R.J. Lee
    It’s advisable, some would say mandatory, for an author to create a table of contents (TOC) for any work of nonfiction, or any book that is a collection of materials, like poetry, short stories, plays etc. For novels delivered in print, a table of contents...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Design
    • Interior
  • Balancing Your Personal Life and Writing Life

    L.E. Perez
    L.E. Perez
    Setting those writing goals for the new year can be daunting if you don’t know how to set yourself up for success. Many writers today still maintain a full time job, so finding time to write can be a challenge at best. It is possible to maintain a healthy...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Goal Setting and Process
  • The 5 Elements of Plot

    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    In fiction, plot is defined as the series of events (action) that make up a story. Most plots follow a structure known as Freytag’s triangle, which has five basic elements: Exposition/Introduction Inciting Incident Rising Action Climax Denouement...
    • over 6 years ago
    • Fiction
    • Plot Planning
  • Creating Captivating Characters in Fiction

    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    Strong stories need a plot, a setting, and most importantly, engaging characters. Agents and editors will tell you that all stories are character-driven. However, if your characters are stereotypes, one-dimensional, or predictable, the reader will soon...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Fiction
    • Character Development
  • Sensitivity and Proofreaders: the What, Who, and Why

    L.E. Perez
    L.E. Perez
    Do you need sensitivity readers and proofreaders? What do they do and how do you find them? Whether you want to publish your work independently or traditionally, both types of readers need to be utilized prior to publishing. Proofreaders are the underrated...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Basic Editing
    • Proofreading
  • Instagram for Authors: Intermediate Level

    L.E. Perez
    L.E. Perez
    You know how to set up your Instagram profile, so now go more in-depth into the art of using Instagram and how to cross post on other social media platforms and utilize as many functions as you can. Learn the importance of each, how to use them for your...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Social Media
    • Instagram
  • Creating a Social Media Plan for Your Author Brand

    L.E. Perez
    L.E. Perez
    “I don’t have time to be on social media, I need to be writing.” Time and again this is the mantra of the writer. Focusing on writing IS important, except one needs to make readers aware of your work to have it read. That’s where social media comes...
    • over 3 years ago
    • Social Media
    • General
  • Crafting an Engaging Memoir

    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    If you’ve ever considered writing a memoir, you probably have an important story to tell. So, what are you waiting for? Are you wondering where to start? Or, maybe you’ve tried to write it but have struggled to push through? In this recorded session...
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nonfiction
    • Elements
  • Expert Tips for Revising Your Novel

    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    The flush of inspiration can carry you through the first draft of a novel or story, but what do you do once that draft is complete? How do you revise your novel or story and bring it to a polished final draft? In this webinar, award-winning author...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Basic Editing
    • Proofreading
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