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How Sentence Structure Affects Pacing in Storytelling
Have you ever read a book that dragged on? Or maybe you read a different book in one day. This is the power of sentence structure; more specifically, this is how sentence structure affects pacing in storytelling.
How to Structure Sentences: The Basics
How to structure sentences that will hook your reader from page one? Learn the basics in this part one of a four-part series. We are exploring the fundamentals of crafting sentences for writers.
F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Reading List and Book Analysis
Classic American novelist, F. Scott Fitzgerald is well revered for his depiction of life during the Jazz Age. This is a reading list and book analysis exploring theme, characterization, and imagery within his work.
Ernest Hemingway Books: Reviews and Analysis
Ernest Hemingway is a revered classic writer. In this reading guide, we analyze some of his works, and help you find out where to start if you’ve never read Hemingway.
Where to Start With Jane Austen Books: A Reading Guide & Reviews
Jane Austen became a revered classic novelist through the years, leaving readers curious about where to start and if her books are worth reading. In this guide, we will answer all of those questions through these detailed story analyses.
What to do After You Finish Writing Your First Draft: Next 7 Steps
Did you finish writing the first draft of your novel but don’t know what to do next? The road to revisions can look like you’re standing at the edge of a cliff. Don’t worry. We’re here to guide you through the process. This post outlines the next seven steps you must take after you finish writing the first draft of a book.
2024 Reading Wrap-up
We love to reflect on what books molded our past year. In this 2024 reading wrap-up, we are looking back on the 35 books one of our editors read and what new reading challenges to expect in 2025!
Harry Potter Series Book Review: Analyzing Books 1-3 for Rereading and New Readers
This detailed book review of the Harry Potter series analyzes books 1-3 for those rereading and new readers. Explore key themes, symbols, metaphors, and character development of this beloved classic tale.
The Ultimate Guide to Editorial Assessment Services for Indie Authors
Are you an indie author, or a new writer wanting to strengthen your novel? An editorial assessment will fix errors in your manuscript while guiding you to the next editing phase. This is an indie author’s ultimate guide to editorial assessment services.
11 Must-Listen Audiobooks That Will Keep You Hooked From Start To Finish
Do you love audiobooks but struggle to find the right ones? Unlike picking up a traditional book, listening to an audiobook involves experiencing the story through a performer's voice. To ensure the right narrator enhances your listening experience, I’ve compiled a list of must-listen audiobooks for both classic and contemporary fiction lovers.
How to Be a Confident Writer
Overcoming self-doubt as a writer can be an everyday challenge, but these five tips will help you gain the confidence you need to finish your book. In this post, we will show you how to be a confident writer. Ready to write?
A Reader’s Guide: 5 Tips for Listening To Audiobooks
In this reader's guide, I’m going to share my top five tips for listening to audiobooks that will enrich your experience. Take these hacks to your next reading session.
5 Benefits of Outlining Your Novel
As a former pantser, I believe every writer needs a structure to tell a cohesive story. The outline doesn't have to be detailed or long, but it needs to give enough for you to sculpt a path forward. These are the five benefits of outlining your novel (especially as a pantser).
3 Books Every Writer Must Read
Reading naturally augments our writing abilities. For generations, writers didn’t have prompts, guides, or classes— they had books. They immersed themselves in prose and found their voice through the reading process. This article explores why now, as much as ever, writers need to be keen readers. And I’ll offer you three books every writer must read.
When and How to Use Future Tense in Ficiton Writing
The future tense is the least used out there; more often than not, it's only used in segments of writing, rather than a whole novel. In this article you will see why writing in future tense may be powerful for your book, or if you should stay away. We're covering it all.
How to Use Present Tense in Fiction Writing
Still stuck trying to choose the right tense for your novel? This is the second installment in the tenses series where we guide you to the perfect fit for your novel. In this post, we are examining writing in present tense.
How to Write in Past Tense: A Guide for Writers
Do you have a story idea that you can’t wait to share with the world, but don’t know which tense is right for your book? Don’t worry. I’ve put together an entire series so you can find the right tense for your book. Let’s start by examining how to write in past tense.
How to write consistently with a full-time job
Are you tired of putting off your writing because of your 9-5? I get it. Finding time to create after a draining day of work is challenging, but it's possible. I’m sharing my best tips on how to write consistently with a full-time job.
Three Books Becoming Movies in your Future
Like many story lovers, we get stoked when studios grab the screen rights to books we adore. Having worked behind the camera, I know what it takes to bring a story to life, and it’s no small feat. Every part of a production is vital to its success. This list of books becoming movies is still in pre-production. I am nonetheless excited to hear that they're preparing for the big screen.
ARC, Alpha, and Beta Readers: A Guide for Writers
Which reader is right for your novel? In this guide, I’m breaking down what ARC, alpha, and beta readers are, and what they provide for your novel.