author tips Archives - Dorrance Publishing Company https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/tag/author-tips/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:26:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dorrance_logo_favicon-150x150.png author tips Archives - Dorrance Publishing Company https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/tag/author-tips/ 32 32 How To Write Interesting Characters: 5 Tips to Make Readers Invested! https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/how-to-write-interesting-characters-5-tips-to-make-readers-invested/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:29:01 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5342 When it comes to writing fiction, interesting characters are essential to a book that will keep readers engaged. Here are some tips for writing interesting characters that apply across all genres and story types.   1.) Direct vs Indirect There are...

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]]> How to Establish Setting and Build Your Fictional World https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/how-to-establish-setting-and-build-your-fictional-world/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:46:34 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5303 Every good story has an established setting. Your novel has to exist somewhere – your characters can’t just float in space (and even that would be a setting!) Having a specific setting not only makes your story easier to understand, but can aid...

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]]> How to Build the Perfect Website For Authors https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/how-to-build-the-perfect-website-for-authors/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:16:40 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5290 In today's literary world, a successful author needs to have an online presence. While social media is typically thought of as the go-to option, a website or blog will help any writer get their name out there. If you’re not web savvy, it may be...

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]]> Author Spotlight: Artemios Korkidis and Dr. Katherine Korkidis https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/author-spotlight-artemios-korkidis-and-dr-katherine-korkidis/ Mon, 23 May 2022 12:24:54 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5265 This week, we feature the recently published memoir and story collection The AJK Anthology. This work is not your typical memoir - Artemios Korkidis grew up on the island of Crete during Nazi occupation. He would later migrate to New York City....

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]]> This Spanish Village Has More Bookstores Than Students! https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/this-spanish-village-has-more-bookstores-than-students/ Mon, 16 May 2022 13:26:17 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5263 Imagine a place where there are more booksellers than students. A tiny village where people come almost exclusively to shop for books. Well, this village exists!   In Spain, the tiny village of Urueña boasts a strong industry of bookstores....

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]]> Things to Think About Before You Write Your Fantasy Book https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/things-to-think-about-before-you-write-your-fantasy-book/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:23:17 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5216 Fantasy is a popular fiction genre at Dorrance Publishing. Here at Dorrance, we accept a wide variety of fantasy novels and books. We want to encourage fantasy writers in their efforts to write the next great fantasy book. Here are some things to...

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]]> Neat Tips for Nonfiction Writing https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/neat-tips-for-nonfiction-writing/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:01:24 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5204 Writing a nonfiction book can be challenging, especially if it is your first time doing so. The following are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind while you work on your nonfiction book.   Know Why You’re Writing It is important to have a clear...

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]]> Author Spotlight: Bill Humbert https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/author-spotlight-bill-humbert-recruiterguy/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:01:29 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5200 This week on Author Spotlight, we talk to Bill Humbert, author of Expect Success! The Science of...

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]]> Author Spotlight: Stephen Rubino https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/author-spotlight-stephen-rubino/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:10:37 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5192 In this week's Author Spotlight, we interview Stephen Rubino, author of

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]]> How to Increase Your Productivity When Writing https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/how-to-increase-writing-productivity/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:53:50 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/?p=5182 There is a lot of information to be found on how to write a book. For novelists, one can find out how to develop characters, how to outline your plot, how to describe a setting, how to write dialogue, and more. For nonfiction writers, there is so...

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