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Book Genres 101: What is genre?
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…
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Author Spotlight: Tom Walker
Name: Tom Walker    Hometown: Cedar City, Utah Book: Put A Sock In It Genre: Fiction, Education Describe your book in 10 words or less.  A humorous historical book about teaching…
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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 achieve little to no success. Well, what…
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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…
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Four Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing
If you’ve declared that 2018 is the year that you’ll finally write the book of your dreams, you’ve landed on the right blog. Why? Because we want to start the New Year off by giving you four quick tips that’ll improve your writing. After…
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The End of One Chapter and the Start of the Next
It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is quickly coming to a close. As we anxiously anticipate the start of a brand new chapter in 2018, we at Dorrance wanted to take the time to thank you and encourage you to continue chasing your dreams. First of all,…
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How to Get Your Kids Into Writing
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…
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Why You Need a Writing Friend, and How to Find One
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…
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Productivity Tips for Writers
From sunup to sundown, we’re constantly being pulled in different directions as try to keep pace with the moving pieces of our lives. While our daily routines can be hectic and trying to fit writing into our busy schedules can be difficult, we…
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Dorrance Writing Challenge: Random Writing
As a writer, you know a thing or two about the importance of organization when writing a book. Not only do you have to create an intriguing setting and develop interesting characters, you also have to incorporate plot twists and, in the end, have it…
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