Name: Mark Chartrand Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Book Title: A Dog Named Chilli: My New Home Genre: Children’s/Fiction Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Mark… Author Spotlight: Mark Chartrand
There is a very big difference between a biography, autobiography, memoir, etc., and a ‘based on a true story’ book. The goal of books in the first category is to… How to Write a ‘Based on a True Story’ Book
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One of the aspects of writing that can make any character feel more well-rounded is hobbies. Virtually everyone has an interest or hobby that they’re either passionate about or that… Show Don’t Tell: Hobbies
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One of the biggest things that distinguishes us as individuals is our habits. They may seem small, but the little mannerisms or behaviors we exhibit unconsciously really make us more… Writing Prompt: Habits
One of the more abstract concepts to include in your story is the passage of time. Jumping from one time in your protagonist’s life to another is a complex thing… Show Don’t Tell: Time
Picture this: It’s Christmas morning and you and your siblings are all rushing downstairs to open presents. Your family is waiting for you and so is the Christmas tree which… Writing Prompt: Gift Exchange
Unless you somehow have access to their TBR (to be read) list, buying gifts for your writer friends is tough. At first, you think maybe you’ll get them a cute… Writer’s Gift Guide 2020
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