As authors, we’re part of an unofficial club whose members have all worked toward the same goal: Becoming a published author. That hard work earns you a membership badge of honor that you proudly wear, and we appreciate the work of our fellow…
Growing as a writer takes discipline and a willingness to make small sacrifices to chase after your dreams with fervent effort. While you may be wringing your hands in anxiety reading this, we promise it’s not that serious! Because we want to keep…
Dorrance author, Charlie Bud, loves the great outdoors. Whether he’s camping, hiking or fishing, his love for all things nature is apparent in his 300-page paperback book, To the Tree and Back. This non-fiction, Dorrance-published book is perfect…
Even though Halloween is five months away, there’s nothing like a good horror story. Some of the best horror novels had us slowly flipping to the next page as we nervously read through the story with anxious anticipation. If you’re thinking…
Have you ever been so engrossed in writing that when you finally snap out of it, you take a step back and realize how great you feel? You’ve accomplished something and have made progress in your journey to make your dreams a reality. While there…
Editing is a part of the writing journey that many authors try to avoid like the plague. It’s a tedious, detail-oriented exercise that requires patience and the ability to apply an objective eye to your work. If you’ve struggled with editing, we…
From sunup to sundown, we’re constantly being pulled in different directions as try to keep pace with the moving pieces of our lives. While our daily routines can be hectic and trying to fit writing into our busy schedules can be difficult, we…
Think of yourself as a photographer with your camera in hand, ready to take a picture and capture the moment. As an author, you’re aiming for the same goal, but with your words and creativity rather than a camera. Think of your story as a photo…
Our blog is intended to be a resource for writers who want to learn more, enhance their craft and try something new. With that being said, we’re getting back-to-basics today as we talk about metaphors. So just what are metaphors and how can you…
