Imagine: you have an idea for a novel or short story. You have mapped out your plot, and sketched out the world your characters will be living in. You have… How to Name Characters for Short Stories and Novels
Every year on George Washington’s birthday, the United States celebrates Presidents Day. Presidents Day is a federal holiday to honor the leaders of America’s highest office. Over the 234… Quotes from U.S. Presidents for Writers
Prospective authors may wonder – what genre is my book? What even is genre, and why does it matter? Genre is a term given to categories of books. The… Book Genres 101: What is genre?
The first recorded author in history was a woman named Enheduanna, a high priestess of Mesopotamia. In the 23rd century BC, she served the ancient Mesopotamian city Ur. According to… History Corner: History’s First Named Author Was a Mesopotamian Priestess
A new year is upon us, and with it comes new opportunities. If you’re looking to finally write that project you’ve been thinking about for ages – whether it’s a… New Year, New Book: 5 Tips To Help You Write More in 2023
This week on Author Spotlight we speak to Dorrance children’s’ author Malissa Parks. Their book I Like Being Brown, This Family & Hero 44 is a trilogy of stories written… Author Spotlight: Malissa Parks, “I Like Being Brown, This Family & Hero 44”
With the arrival of the autumnal equinox this week, the weather will be getting colder and days will be getting shorter. But fear not – the fall season is… 10 Autumn Writing Prompts
When you decide to publish with Dorrance, you become part of over 100 years of history. This week we will take a brief look at that rich tradition, full of… A Brief History of Dorrance Publishing
What do the history of women science fiction writers and the history of Pulp magazines have to do with Dorrance Publishing? In Dorrance’s long history, many different authors have… Blast from the Past: Science Fiction Pioneer Clare Winger Harris
At Dorrance Publishing, the amount of poetry book submissions we receive has been steadily increasing. We appreciate poets and their contributions to the world of literature. Poetry transforms words into… Popular Forms of Poetry
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