And just like that, you’ve completed your book. You breathe a sigh of relief, and suddenly, a new rush of emotion washes over you as you realize that this was just the beginning. Now you have to go over what you’ve written with a fine-tooth…
Creativity is what inspires us as writers to write the words and the story we want to tell. If you feel like something has been missing in the creativity department, keep reading this blog for three helpful tips to get your creative spark back….
When you think about a children’s picture book, you might think that it has to be a cinch to write. After all, the vast majority of the book is pictures, not words! However, it takes creativity and imagination to create a children’s picture book…
We all have stories to tell. In fact, Dorrance Publishing author Michael Tee Sats has 13 to tell us in his book, Short and True Stories! Sats grew up on the north side of Chicago and has lived for the last 21 years in California. Now, while enjoying…
“Journal writing is the voyage to the interior.” After a long day, nothing sounds more enticing than curling up in your beds and drifting off to sleep. But before you do that, we’re encouraging you to spend some time writing in a journal. At…
If you haven’t seen the Dorrance Publishing Bookstore recently, things have definitely changed. It was out with the old and in with the new as our Bookstore got a facelift! So, what’s new? Let’s find out! First and foremost, the entire look of…
If you’re a poet, you can understand the struggle of writing an ending. You want it to be perfect. You want your readers to think about it long after they’ve read it, and a key to that is creating a powerful, impactful conclusion. That’s one…
Writing a book is no easy task, so writing a sequel to your book could seem next to impossible. That is, until today. In this blog post, we’re offering you three helpful tips to point you in the right direction to begin writing your book’s…
The tug of war between good and evil is the main focus of Dorrance author Marilyn Obsuna’s book, Princess Bellarina. The theme of this story is something we can all relate to on a human level: Day-in and day-out we are all tested to make good…
Every now and again we need an added layer of inspiration to give us momentum as we chase after our writing dreams. If you’re looking for that kernel of encouragement, we have five inspirational quotes to help keep you motivated. “Start writing,…
