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… Is It Ever Okay To Use Passive Voice?
Name: Barbara Ann Colbert Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Book Title: The Boogiekids Genre: Children’s Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Barbara Ann Colbert (BAC): Imaginative, intriguing,… Author Spotlight: Barbara Ann Colbert
Name: Sharon Daniels Hometown: Hollywood, Florida Book Title: My First Best Friend Genre: Children’s Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Sharon Daniels (SD): Little boy… Author Spotlight: Sharon Daniels
You can spot a writer anywhere because we’re armed with very specific tools. Our armor is forged from sweaters, leggings, and hugs; our weapons of choice are either a pen… Which Writing Journal is Write for You?
The genre of science fiction was built for those of us who have looked to the stars and dreamed of reaching them… but don’t want to brave the vacuum of… Writing For Your Audience: Science Fiction
As writers, we’re exercising our brains on a daily basis. But, when it comes to exercising our bodies… well, let’s just say walking across our bedrooms to grab our laptops… Physical Exercises to Help Your Writing
New Year, New You… same book. Another year has come and gone and you’re still working on your manuscript. A finished novel is your shiny gold ring, your throne made… What Kind of Writer Are You?
Every person you come across in the world is utterly unique. They each have their own upbringings, experiences, public thoughts, private thoughts, fears, dreams, loves, and losses that work together… Writing Exercise: Point of View
We’re sure you’ve heard the expression which came first, the chicken or the egg? When it comes to writing, the chicken is the character and the egg is the plot.… 7 Tips to Master Character Development
Name: Mark Cobbs Lewis Hometown: Duncan, Oklahoma Book: Eyes of the Garden (A Myth Continued) Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Describe your book in 10 words or less. Allegory of the divisions among humans despite being overwhelmingly… Author Spotlight: Mark Cobbs Lewis
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