Tips For a Great Mystery and Crime Novel
There are many things to consider when writing a mystery, crime, and suspense novel. How do you hook readers in and deliver a story that is different from all the… Tips For a Great Mystery and Crime Novel
Biography, Autobiography, and Memoir: What is the Difference?
If you have a true story you would like to tell, it is important to decide how you want to tell it. What is the difference between a biography, autobiography,… Biography, Autobiography, and Memoir: What is the Difference?
Popular Forms of Poetry
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… Popular Forms of Poetry
Things to Think About Before You Write Your Fantasy Book
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… Things to Think About Before You Write Your Fantasy Book
Neat Tips for Nonfiction Writing
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… Neat Tips for Nonfiction Writing
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
How to Increase Your Productivity When Writing
There is a lot of information to be found on how to write a book. For novelists, one can find out how to develop characters, how to outline your plot,… How to Increase Your Productivity When Writing
Genre Spotlight: Children’s Books
There’s a pretty big misconception that it’s easy to write a children’s book. Writers think as long as you have unicorns and some subtle potty humor, kids will love it.… Genre Spotlight: Children’s Books
Commonly Misused Words
We recently devoted a blog post to words that are commonly misspelled. This week, let’s look at ten commonly misused words. Let’s face it–the English language has a lot of… Commonly Misused Words
Character Development
How do we get to know people? It’s a pretty big question, that’s for sure…but when it comes to writing characters, you have to get to know them the same… Character Development