Dorrance Writing Coach 101
Did you know that Dorrance doesn’t only offer publishing services? We help authors at every step of the writing process. If you have a piece of writing and need help… Dorrance Writing Coach 101
Writing For Your Audience: Memoir
Memoirs are more than just stories about a period of time in a person’s life. They’re tales of perseverance, showing readers that you can overcome adversity with strength and will.… Writing For Your Audience: Memoir
How to Write a Good Villain
When we think of the word ‘villain’ it conjures up an image of maniacal laughter, sparks flying off of enormous machines, mad scientist clothing, and world domination plots. But, really,… How to Write a Good Villain
Notable Self-Published Authors
To many, self-publishing and commercial success don’t typically go hand in hand. In the past, it has been derogatorily nicknamed ‘vanity publishing’ and it’s widely assumed that authors who self-publish… Notable Self-Published Authors
Author Spotlight: Michael Dineen
Name: Michael Dineen Hometown: Born in New York City but raised in Long Island Book: Suburban Gangsters Genre: True Crime/Nonfiction Describe your book in 10 words or less. As real as it… Author Spotlight: Michael Dineen
Why Can’t You Finish Your Book?
Writing a book is like driving a car: every once in a while you’re bound to hit a bump in the road. When an obstacle slows you down or halts… Why Can’t You Finish Your Book?
Author Spotlight: B.L. Barger
Name: B.L. Barger Hometown: Lancaster, OH Book: Megiddo Genre: Romance/Sci-fi Adventure Describe your book in 10 words or less. Megiddo is the third book in a sci-fi trilogy. What made you want to… Author Spotlight: B.L. Barger
Traditional versus Self-Publishing
If you’re an author who has finally finished your book, the next step is obvious: publication. To an author, a finished book is like a baby. You’ve spent countless days,… Traditional versus Self-Publishing
Author Spotlight: Al Hooker
Author Spotlight: Al Hooker Hometown: Sacramento, CA Book: The Scout Quarterback Genre: Fiction Describe your book in 10 words or less. Small College football team cheats to win. How quarterback copes.… Author Spotlight: Al Hooker
Shiny New Idea Syndrome
Shiny New Idea Syndrome (noun): A disease or affliction in which a writer is unable to focus on their current book or short story without being distracted by another project.… Shiny New Idea Syndrome