At Dorrance Publishing, the amount of poetry book submissions we receive has been steadily increasing. We appreciate poets and their contributions to the world of literature. Poetry transforms words into snapshots of emotion, capturing special…
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…
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…
We recently devoted a blog post to words that are commonly misspelled. This week, let’s look at ten commonly misused words. Let’s face it–the English language has a lot of nuances,…
Good stories grab us by the collar and pull us closer to the pages as we feverishly turn them to see what happens next. Every book is different. However, there are common components that help writers tell a good story. In today’s blog post,…
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…
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….
“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…
They are the people you love to hate. They are the people that oppose and struggle against others. Essentially, they are the exact opposite of the main character. They’re the antagonists in a story. While many think a protagonist is the most…
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…
