Show Don’t Tell: Anticipation
You’re a week away from a vacation you’ve been looking forward to for months. Every day feels like at least two because time has perpetually slowed. You’re so desperate to… Show Don’t Tell: Anticipation
Author Spotlight: Keith A. Nelson
Name: Keith A. Nelson Hometown: Aubrey (Dallas) Texas Book Title: The Alaska Chronicles Genre: Nonfiction/Adventure Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Keith A. Nelson (KAN):… Author Spotlight: Keith A. Nelson
Writing Prompt: Home Makeover
You can learn a lot about someone by simply walking into their house or apartment. Picture walking into a very modern house with muted colors and minimal decorations. Not a… Writing Prompt: Home Makeover
How to Write Dialogue
Authors often make the mistake of assuming that writing dialogue will be easy. You talk every day, how hard can it be to write someone speaking? But the truth is,… How to Write Dialogue
Author Spotlight: Dorothy J. Moore
Name: Dorothy J. Moore Book Title: Murder Behind the Badge Genre: Crime/Mystery Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Dorothy J. Moore (DJM): Suspense, Mysterious and… Author Spotlight: Dorothy J. Moore
Writing Prompt: Natural Disasters
Natural disasters, or as some may call them ‘acts of God’, can often be difficult to cope with. This could refer to a bad storm where a telephone pole smashes… Writing Prompt: Natural Disasters
Author Spotlight: Linda Crichton
Name: Linda Crichton Hometown: Shoshoni, WY Book Title: Dragons, Cowboys, and Other Mythical Creatures Genre: Poetry/Fantasy Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Linda Crichton (LC):… Author Spotlight: Linda Crichton
Author Spotlight: Christopher L. Knauer
Name: Christopher L. Knauer a.k.a. Chris O’Brian Hometown: Stockton, IL Book Title: ON THE AIR: My Life and 41+ Years In Small Market Radio Genre: Autobiography Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe… Author Spotlight: Christopher L. Knauer
Why Does Word Count Matter?
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… Why Does Word Count Matter?
Author Spotlight: Cynthia Hoosier
Name: Cynthia Hoosier Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky Book Title: Escape into Revenge Genre: Fiction/Suspense Thriller Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Cynthia Hoosier (CH): A young… Author Spotlight: Cynthia Hoosier