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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?
Author Learning Center
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...
over 1 year ago
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Author Eric Teh on the Self-Help Book Market in Malaysia
Eric Teh
Self-help books are written with the intention of helping readers solve a problem. This genre covers a broad range of topics relating to life, work, and more. Malaysian author and personal development coach Eric Teh believes that Malaysian's aren't always...
over 8 years ago
Distribution & Sales
International
Middle-Grade Author Laura Martin on Creating Curriculum to Complement Her Books
Laura Martin
As a former seventh grade English teacher, middle-grade author Laura Martin received the best possible training to write for her target reader. This experience also gave her great insight into creating curriculum that inspires and engages this age group...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
In the Classroom
Lindsey Gobel Discusses Her Co-Authoring Experience with Race Car Driver Sarah Fisher
Lindsey Gobel
Freelance writer and publicist Lindsey Gobel was approached in 2010 to ghostwrite a book for retired professional racecar driver and team owner Sarah Fisher. Gobel was already doing public relations work for Fisher when presented with the book idea...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
Current Trends in Traditional Publishing and Reasons to Consider
Claire Gerus
The book publishing industry is certainly not stagnant when looking across all genres and categories. Literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus has noticed more and more publishers picking up stories aimed at children and young adults...
over 7 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Edmund Wee on Creating the Epigram Books Fiction Prize Contest in Singapore - video
Edmund Wee
It can be difficult for writers anywhere in the world to make a living from their writing. In Singapore, the top money prize is the biennial Singapore Literature Prize developed by the National Book Development Council of Singapore. With a total purse...
over 8 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
Edmund Wee on Creating the Epigram Books Fiction Prize Contest in Singapore - podcast
Edmund Wee
It can be difficult for writers anywhere in the world to make a living from their writing. In Singapore, the top money prize is the biennial Singapore Literature Prize developed by the National Book Development Council of Singapore. With a total purse...
over 8 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
Susan Titus Osborn on Connecting with New Hope Publishers, and the Impact of Her Nonfiction Work
Susan Titus Osborn
Susan Titus Osborn, an author, editor, and owner of The Christian Communicator, helped write a series of Christian-oriented issues books for women after connecting with Andrea Mullins of New Hope Publishers. The three books cover verbal abuse, suicide...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Philip Brice Testimonial
Author Appeal in the Virtual World
Steve Piacente
Whatever future is headed our way, it will not be a return to the past. Face-to-face book events will not return anytime soon. Authors need to know how to present themselves and their work in a virtual environment, be it Zoom, WebEx or another platform...
over 6 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
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