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Mastering Multiple Points of View In Writing
Writing with one point of view (POV) character, whether in first or third person, is the simplest choice a writer can make when venturing into fiction. After all, there is only one character to focus on and develop, and the story arc is aligned with that character. On the other hand, novels with several point […]
Lost Down a Bright Yellow Rabbit Hole
Lost Down a Bright Yellow Rabbit Hole ‘How much research do you do for your books?’ That has to be one of the most frequent questions I’m asked at author Q&A sessions. The honest answer is, too much. If you’re a curious person at heart, like me, research for a novel can become an addiction. […]
How to Know When to Give Up on a Manuscript
By Ellen Won Steil I’ll start with the bad news first. Writers are masochists. We essentially gamble and bank on spending months, even years on an idea, toiling away until it turns into a semblance of a story. Hoping that the resources and efforts poured into the project will result in a book deal. But […]
So Now I Have to Write a Book Speech?
While the introverted writer in her lonely garret is a trope, we authors have as many personality types as women in general. Some of us love the writing process and hate the subsequent public speaking. And some of us consider the book club visits and luncheons and keynotes the reward for our lonely writing. To […]
Authors Interviewing Characters: Kara H.L. Chen
ASKING FOR A FRIEND This charming YA rom-com follows a strong-willed, ambitious teen as she teams up with her childhood frenemy to start a dating-advice column, perfect for fans of Emma Lord and Gloria Chao. Juliana Zhao is absolutely certain of a few things: 1. She is the world’s foremost expert on love. 2. She is […]
FUNNY WOMEN: The Inspiration Behind Our Book, Boss Lady
by Alli Frank & Asha Youmans Storylines– whether they be memoir, non-fiction, or fiction — are often born from a transformative time or event experienced by an author. A momentous event that changes the trajectory of the writer’s life, a perceived impediment to overcome, or perhaps arising from the ashes of heartbreak to love another […]
How Far Would You go in the Name of Research?
Kitty Johnson We’ve all heard about method actors who go to extreme lengths to get into character for their roles. These actors feel they need to really experience the lives of their characters. For example, to play the character of Christy Brown in My Left Foot about a disabled man, Daniel Day-Lewis refused to leave […]
Relevancy and Becoming a Mentor
Relevancy and Becoming a Mentor I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the new writers flooding the marketplace successfully. It’s very exciting to watch so much talent find their niche and blossom. Whether it’s via TikTok or ads, KU opportunities or breaking out in a hot genre, for me it’s a reminder of hope and […]
Authors Interviewing Characters: Mary Fleming
CIVILISATION FRANÇAISE When recent college graduate Lily Owens enrolls in the Civilisation Française course at the Sorbonne in 1982, she hopes to put a difficult childhood behind her and to find direction for adulthood. She moves into an historic mansion on the place des Vosges where her job is helping elderly, half-blind Amenia Quinon, another ex-pat American. Unbeknownst to […]
Making the Personal Universal: 5 Ways to Help your Narrative Resonate with a Wider Audience
By Gina DeMillo Wagner When I was writing my memoir, Forces of Nature, I knew I had to do more than describe my family dynamics or chronicle the events of my life. I wanted to find points of connection with my future readers. I needed to figure out how my story was actually everyone’s story. […]
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