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
Author Spotlight: Artemios Korkidis and Dr. Katherine Korkidis
This week, we feature the recently published memoir and story collection The AJK Anthology. This work is not your typical memoir – Artemios Korkidis grew up on the island of… Author Spotlight: Artemios Korkidis and Dr. Katherine Korkidis
This Spanish Village Has More Bookstores Than Students!
Imagine a place where there are more booksellers than students. A tiny village where people come almost exclusively to shop for books. Well, this village exists! In Spain, the… This Spanish Village Has More Bookstores Than Students!
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
Show Don’t Tell: Plot Points
A plot point involves an event that directly impacts what happens next in your story. It’s a common mistake for writers to misunderstand both what a plot point involves and… Show Don’t Tell: Plot Points
Movies About Writers and Writing
As writers, the medium of art you’re most represented in is obvious… books. But there are also many movies about writing, famous writers, and fictional writers. Ranging from horror to… Movies About Writers and Writing
Author Spotlight: Kristi Jo Shields
Name: Kristi Jo Shields Hometown: Beaver Falls, PA Book Title: The Masks We Wear Genre: Poetry Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Kristi Jo Shields… Author Spotlight: Kristi Jo Shields