How to Tell a Good Story
Good stories grab us by the collar and pull us closer to the pages as we feverishly turn them to see what happens next. Every book is different. However, there… How to Tell a Good Story
How to Write a Dedication
The dedication of your book is like an acceptance speech at an awards ceremony. It’s when you take the time to acknowledge the people who have helped you along the… How to Write a Dedication
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… Four Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing
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… The End of One Chapter and the Start of the Next
Three Tips to Improve Your Vocabulary
As a writer, you have the intrinsic yearning to keep learning. You’re constantly pushing your boundaries and going outside of your comfort zone in order to cultivate your writing skills.… Three Tips to Improve Your Vocabulary
Define Your Why
We all have different sources of motivation. We’re driven to write for various reasons, and those reasons are unique to our own circumstances. In today’s blog post, we cover the… Define Your Why
30 Days to Write a Book
What if we told you that you had 30 days to write a book? Would you laugh and say that it’s not possible? Or would you roll up your sleeves… 30 Days to Write a Book
What Is A Subplot?
The plot is the why of a story. It’s what grounds the action while simultaneously propelling it forward; it provides context for the characters and their actions. So, what exactly… What Is A Subplot?
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… How to Get Your Kids Into Writing
Three Easy Book Revision Tips
And just like that, you’ve completed your book. You breathe a sigh of relief, and suddenly, a new rush of emotion washes over you as you realize that this was… Three Easy Book Revision Tips