This is first in a series of blog posts about how to turn your life into fiction. Today I'm going to be talking about research.
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The most hotly discussed subject in the self-publishing world is whether an author should sell their book exclusively on Amazon or ‘Go Wide’. There are good and bad points to either strategy. Here’s a summary of what Amazon exclusivity against the benefits of publishing your book wide mean.
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I am a huge fan of Finnish author Antti Tuomainen and his new release, Little Siberia, only confirms his status as 'King of Helsinki Noir'. Here the critically acclaimed author talks about his characters, plot and writing process.
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If you are a romance writer like me, being able to write sizzling first love scenes is a must. Depending on the sub-genre of your story, these romantic encounters should be gripping, sexy or heartfelt–or all three! The first meeting between your two characters is the most important one. You need to describe to the reader the significance of the moment, to convince them that these two people (or beings if you are writing fantasy romance) are meant to be together.
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Periodically on this new site I will feature self-publishing success stories–writers who’ve reached their goals in publishing. Today I’m going to introduce you to Freddie P Peters, who I’ve been working with for just under two years.
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Happy National Writing Month! Who’s doing it this year? Filled with more than a little jealousy, I wish all you #nanowrimo writers good luck and an easy flow of words for the next thirty days! Don’t know what NaNoWriMo is? Read on…
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Would you like to know how to write a regular blog, novel or a nonfiction title in another language?
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Don’t know what category your book falls into? Read these easy tips for finding the right genre for your book.
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