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4 Steps to Enhance Book Discovery by Knowing Your Writing Style
Don Seitz
Do you recognize the name Robert Galbraith, the author of The Cuckoo's Calling ? If not, ask J. K. Rowling. That's because they are the same person and Inkubate’s “who do you write like?” technology discovered this truth. In this webinar, you will...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Author Sam Staley on the Intention for His Nonfiction Book "Unsafe On Any Campus"
Sam Staley
How do authors write about emotionally sensitive stories that belong to other people? There are many difficult lines to navigate, and authors need to be asking the right questions as they identify the purpose and intentions of their nonfiction book...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
How Lisa Jewell Writes Multiple POVs
Lisa Jewell
How does Lisa Jewell get in the heads of not just so many characters, but so many different characters? For more on this #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three novels visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Jewell/75656043...
over 1 year ago
Fiction
Points of View
How to Write Believable and Entrancing Fantasy Stories
Author Learning Center
Fantasy stories can take place in real or imaginary places and can be characterized as "low fantasy" or "high fantasy". Low fantasy stories are set in the real world and include magical elements or beings. High fantasy stories are set in alternative...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Identifying Your Genre
How to Approach Writing Historical Nonfiction - video
William Heath
Author William Heath approaches writing historical nonfiction with the enthusiasm and focus of a fanatic. He typically spends years researching a project, combing through numerous archives and resources. He feels this process is necessary if you want...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
How to Write Stories with Multiple Points of View and Perspectives
Helga Schier
Editor Helga Schier explains how authors can use multiple perspectives to tell a story. She says that multi-perspective novels are becoming more popular amongst today’s readers. In fact, this technique creates her favorite type of novel. It lends a...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Points of View
How Non-Fiction Informs Writing Fiction - podcast
Joe Meno
Joe Meno, author of "Office Girl," shares how his non-fiction writing helps inform his fiction writing. It’s becoming less and less common for a fiction writer to sustain his or herself through fiction alone. But beyond supporting you financially,...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
How Non-Fiction Informs Writing Fiction - video
Joe Meno
Joe Meno, author of "Office Girl," shares how his non-fiction writing helps inform his fiction writing. It’s becoming less and less common for a fiction writer to sustain his or herself through fiction alone. But beyond supporting you financially,...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
How Using Pseudonyms Affect Writing Styles - video
Bernice McFadden
Author Bernice McFadden discusses her use of the pen name Geneva Holliday, and she explores the difference between writing under a pen name and writing under her birth name. McFadden says one definitely lends her more of a work-life balance than the...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
How Your Lifestyle Aligns With Your Writing - video
Doug Stone
Doug Stone, co-author of "Thanks for the Feedback," discusses how he and his partner work with each other's strengths to finish a project in a timely manner.
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
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