Traditional versus Self-Publishing
If you’re an author who has finally finished your book, the next step is obvious: publication. To an author, a finished book is like a baby. You’ve spent countless days,… Traditional versus Self-Publishing
Author Spotlight: Janine Nugent
Name: Janine Nugent Hometown: Book: King Godfrey’s New Stove Genre: Children’s Describe your book in 10 words or less. Children’s fantasy featuring King Godfrey, his children, and palace life. What made you… Author Spotlight: Janine Nugent
Spelling
We’ve all heard the spelling rule before…“I before E except after C.” It’s something that has been ingrained in our heads since we were in grade school, but we also… Spelling
Author Spotlight: Al Hooker
Author Spotlight: Al Hooker Hometown: Sacramento, CA Book: The Scout Quarterback Genre: Fiction Describe your book in 10 words or less. Small College football team cheats to win. How quarterback copes.… Author Spotlight: Al Hooker
Shiny New Idea Syndrome
Shiny New Idea Syndrome (noun): A disease or affliction in which a writer is unable to focus on their current book or short story without being distracted by another project.… Shiny New Idea Syndrome
Where’s the conflict?
Have you ever listened to someone tell a story that had no point? A friend may tell you about a walk they took in the park or how they picked… Where’s the conflict?
Author Spotlight: Tiffany Smith
Get to know our published authors! This week, meet Tiffany Smith, author of The Roll of the Dice. Name: Tiffany Smith Hometown: Porterville, CA Book: The Roll of the… Author Spotlight: Tiffany Smith
Cliché No More
It was a dark and stormy night and the writer hunched over his computer, defeated. Even though he left no stone unturned, he was scared to death that his plot… Cliché No More
Overcoming Writer’s Block
At times, it can be pretty daunting to sit down at your computer and see a blank screen staring back at you. Whether you’re just starting your book, working on… Overcoming Writer’s Block
Black History Month: Dorrance Publishing Book Spotlight
February is Black History Month and to commemorate this 28-day celebration of African American achievement we’re putting our Dorrance Publishing book spotlight on two books in particular. Heritage Warriors: Descendants… Black History Month: Dorrance Publishing Book Spotlight