When embarking on your first novel, it isn’t enough to rely solely on the plot and characters to move the story along. Authors have a much bigger task: to provide readers with an emotional experience and a deeper meaning. This is accomplished through the intentional...
Tell us a little bit about yourself, your books and any new projects you are working on. I am a late-blooming debut novelist. I published The Italian Prisoner and started my own imprint, Burgundy Bend Press, with Gatekeeper Press’s help on April 11, 2022. A work of...
Do writers stick to traditional pen and paper anymore? No, not with today’s technology! Now writing is easier and faster than ever before. Many writers are using online writing tools and seeking advice from writing blogs to improve their writing habits. Are you...
If you happen to have a particular talent for weaving short-yet-compelling stories, you might consider self-publishing a short story collection. Short story collections are regularly sought out by avid readers who thirst for concise storytelling that is digestible in...
The verb, to write, refers to the act of stringing words together in order to coherently communicate thoughts or information. But the act of writing and being a talented writer may be worlds apart. A writer is an individual who employs technical writing skills and...
Adding a prologue and/or epilogue to your novel should be approached with care. Where the prologue can add a bit of backstory and an epilogue can help tie up loose ends, these tools don’t always add to the quality of a story. In fact, if not used judiciously, a...
