It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is quickly coming to a close. As we anxiously anticipate the start of a brand new chapter in 2018, we at Dorrance wanted to take the time to thank you and encourage you to continue chasing your dreams. First of all,…
Brody’s List: A Christmas Message for Kids of All Ages is a thoughtful tale written by Dorrance Publishing author Jean Goodwin Messinger. While Messinger’s belief in Santa was unshakeable, she can remember as a youngster, worrying that other…
As a writer, you have the intrinsic yearning to keep learning. You’re constantly pushing your boundaries and going outside of your comfort zone in order to cultivate your writing skills. Part of this equation is building on your vocabulary. Having a…
We all have different sources of motivation. We’re driven to write for various reasons, and those reasons are unique to our own circumstances. In today’s blog post, we cover the topic of defining your own unique why—the foundation to all your…
As people all over the United States prepare for their Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, we can’t help viewing the season of gratitude as a source of motivation. Merriam-Webster defined “gratitude” as the state of being grateful :…
Dorrance author Robert E. Ford, Jr. channeled his real-life experiences to write Nightmare, a 178-page book inspired by Ford’s experiences during and after the Vietnam War. After enlisting in the military, to avoid infantry, Ford joined Army…
What if we told you that you had 30 days to write a book? Would you laugh and say that it’s not possible? Or would you roll up your sleeves and get to work? Whichever route you’d take, we’re here to help you realize that, if you put your mind…
The plot is the why of a story. It’s what grounds the action while simultaneously propelling it forward; it provides context for the characters and their actions. So, what exactly is a subplot and how does it fit in? A subplot is a secondary plot…
Getting your kids to read is one thing, encouraging them to write is another. So, how can you get your kids to love writing? Below are four helpful tips to get you started. Equip them with writing materials. Do you remember when it was…
Halloween is just a few days away, so if you’ve been looking for a book that will have you on the edge of your seat, anxiously flipping the pages to see what unfolds next, this Dorrance-published book is exactly what you’ve been searching for….
