On November 10, 1928, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque was published—ushering in a new era of war literature that dared to tell the unvarnished truth. In stark, haunting prose, Remarque captured the brutal reality of life on…
Every author dreams of the day they’ll hold their published book in hand—proof that the long nights, rewrites, and emotional vulnerability were all worth it. What happens when that moment arrives… in the most unexpected, heartwarming way? In a…
Winter is the perfect time to get comfy with your favorite hot beverage and write. For both fiction and nonfiction writers, it may be hard to get started. Here are some winter and holiday season writing prompts to warm your writing brain up! …
Recently, Dorrance authors have had book events close to Dorrance Publishing’s home of Pittsburgh. Four of the authors had the opportunity to have a book signing event at a Barnes & Noble in Greensburg, PA, southeast of Pittsburgh. All four…
Dialogue. Some novel writers love it, others struggle with it. If you’re in the second group, here are some tips on how to get started with dialogue this National Novel Writing Month. Listen to on screen dialogue Watch a TV show or movie, and…
Sometimes, as you write your novel, it can feel as though you’re just going through the motions and stating what happened. In order to have more vivid and memorable scenes, descriptive language is key. Here are some tips on how to work more…
