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…
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…
Here at Dorrance, we publish a variety of books. Poetry books are quickly becoming a favorite of our staff to work with. The poetry books we publish are near and dear to authors’ hearts and cover a wide range of topics. Our authors use the beauty…
Getting into your writing “flow” is the best feeling ever, right? You’re in the zone, knocking out scenes left and right, and blowing your own mind with all the fantastic pieces of dialogue and narrative you’re coming up with. You keep…
Based on everything we’ve been taught about writing, passive voice should be avoided at all costs. It takes away from the person delivering the action and instead emphasizes the action or the person receiving the action. It’s wordier and it’s one of…
Name: Paulette Harvey Hometown: Akron, Ohio Book: The Dutchess of Woodbridge Genre: Children’s Fiction Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or…
Name: R. Lee Hendon Hometown: Marshall, Texas Book: Of Life and Love Genre: Poetry and Verse Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Lee Hendon…
Name: Enid Brown Marshall Hometown: Washington DC, currently in Parrish, FL Book: Where Are You Duckie? Genre: Children’s Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book…
Name: Shalonda Phox Hometown: Metairie, LA Book: Simone. Genre: Fiction DP: Describe your book in 10 words or less. SP: Juicy and a great read. DP: What made you want to write…