Imagine: you have an idea for a novel or short story. You have mapped out your plot, and sketched out the world your characters will be living in. You have all of the details, except for one important thing – your characters’ names! If you are…
Every year on George Washington’s birthday, the United States celebrates Presidents Day. Presidents Day is a federal holiday to honor the leaders of America’s highest office. Over the 234 years since the Constitution established the office of…
Prospective authors may wonder – what genre is my book? What even is genre, and why does it matter? Genre is a term given to categories of books. The word is derived from French, meaning “like” or “type.” It is a label that describes…
The first recorded author in history was a woman named Enheduanna, a high priestess of Mesopotamia. In the 23rd century BC, she served the ancient Mesopotamian city Ur. According to
A new year is upon us, and with it comes new opportunities. If you’re looking to finally write that project you’ve been thinking about for ages – whether it’s a book of poetry, a novel, or your life story – just know that it is possible!…
This week on Author Spotlight we speak to Dorrance children’s’ author Malissa Parks. Their book I Like Being Brown, This Family & Hero 44 is a trilogy of stories written to teach children about the first African American President of the United…
With the arrival of the autumnal equinox this week, the weather will be getting colder and days will be getting shorter. But fear not – the fall season is the perfect season to sit down and write! Open your laptop or notebook and get back into…
When you decide to publish with Dorrance, you become part of over 100 years of history. This week we will take a brief look at that rich tradition, full of success and achieved dreams! Gordon Dorrance, a member of the family that owned Campbell’s…
What do the history of women science fiction writers and the history of Pulp magazines have to do with Dorrance Publishing? In Dorrance’s long history, many different authors have come through our doors. One author who stands out is Clare…
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…
