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I’m writing my first horror novel and want to ensure my story will appeal to readers of this genre. What are some things I should consider and avoid when writing horror?
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Question: I’m writing my first horror novel and want to ensure my story will appeal to readers of this genre. What are some things I should consider and avoid when writing horror? Answer: The horror genre of writing has a long history, tracing...
8 months ago
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The Benefits of Blogging - article
Author Learning Center
One of the important responsibilities that comes with being an author is marketing your book. Good publicity can be garnered through book signings , TV interviews , and book reviews . However, it is just as important to market yourself as an author as...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Author Websites - Design Considerations and Requirements - article
Shells Walter
A great way to get your work noticed is through an author website. Looking at an author's website can give readers, publishers, interviewers and the rest of the writing community a chance to see what your work is about and what you are about as a writer...
over 9 years ago
Websites
Creating a Website
I have had a severe hiatus from my writing schedule because of a crisis in my life. What are some best practices to get back on track and get my mind back into the game?
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Question: I have had a severe hiatus from my writing schedule because of a crisis in my life. What are some best practices to get back on track and get my mind back into the game? Answer: It’s not uncommon for writers to hit serious roadblocks...
over 4 years ago
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Author William F. Wu on His Recent Book, "A Temple of Forgotten Spirits"
William F. Wu
Science fiction and fantasy author William F. Wu’s most recent book is a composite novel made of ten adventures that were originally published separately as short stories. A Temple of Forgotten Spirits follows Jack Hong, who is following a mystical unicorn...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Advice for Aspiring Authors on the Value of Persistence - podcast
Patricia L. Brooks
Author, writers group founder, and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks meets many people who want to write, or that have already started writing, but haven't yet tried to publish their work. She strongly encourages these writers to get started...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Advice for Aspiring Authors on the Value of Persistence - video
Patricia L. Brooks
Author, writers group founder, and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks meets many people who want to write, or that have already started writing, but haven't yet tried to publish their work. She strongly encourages these writers to get started...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
The Importance of Mentoring and What Authors Should Look for in a Mentor
Ron Brumbarger
Apprentice University, Inc. founder Ron Brumbarger is a frequent speaker on mentoring. With over twenty-five years as former president and CEO of a major technology firm, he understands the value of both being a mentor and having good mentors to offer...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Networking
W. Timothy Wright on the Opportunity to Pitch His Book, The Valley Boys, as a Film Project
W. Timothy Wright
Author and musician W. Timothy Wright goes all in when he's working on something that he's passionate about. With his latest book, The Valley Boys , Wright made the time to write whenever he wasn't performing with The Wright Brothers Band. Getting himself...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
The Benefits of Connecting with Readers Through Author School Visits
A.J. Low
Co-authors Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low) spend a lot of time visiting schools to discuss their award-winning, middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam . They work with a dedicated school distributor in Singapore to schedule most events...
over 7 years ago
Events
School and University Visits
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