Name: Sandra Amberg Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa Book: Stand Up! Deliver Genre: Fiction Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Sandy Amberg (SA): If you want to affect change, do it yourself.… Author Spotlight: Sandy Amberg
The ball has dropped, the crowds have cheered, the streamers have flown and kisses have been… well… kissed. That’s right, it’s a brand new year! It’s the time for celebration,… New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
Writing is an extremely personal experience. Whether you’re writing a fantasy book, a mystery novel, or a sci-fi odyssey, every form of writing involves putting pieces of yourself on display… Genre Spotlight: Autobiography/Memoir
So, you’ve finally finished your novel. All the writing, rewriting, editing (otherwise known as butchering), and formatting…and you’re finally here. First of all, may we say congratulations for staying sane… Writing Your Back Cover Blurb
Every person you come across in the world is utterly unique. They each have their own upbringings, experiences, public thoughts, private thoughts, fears, dreams, loves, and losses that work together… Writing Exercise: Point of View
Name: Sharon Freyaldenhoven Hometown: Conway, Arkansas Book: How Santa Got a Unicorn for Christmas Genre: Children’s Dorrance Publishing (DP): Tell us about your book. Sharon Freyaldenhoven (SF): When Rudolph’s nose won’t light on Christmas… Author Spotlight: Sharon Freyaldenhoven
As a writer, you already know at least the basic elements of storytelling: character, character arc, character desire, plot, scene, climax, resolution, POV, action, conflict, etc. There are a lot… Genre Spotlight: Short Story
We can’t lie: writers are pretty freaking awesome. For hours, days, weeks and sometimes even years we’re sitting, bent over our computers, furiously typing while our minds are lost in… 11 Things Writers Are Grateful For
We’re not going to sugar-coat it for you: getting a literary agent is hard. Just because you have a good book, doesn’t mean agents will be fighting to represent you.… Finding a Literary Agent
As writers, our number one goal at all times is to further character development in our stories. This focus is fantastic, but it can cause us to overlook other aspects… Writing Exercises: Objects
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