by Sydney Whalen | Jul 8, 2017 | Writing Tips and Tools
You could have the most artfully crafted characters and it wouldn’t matter if your narrative voice isn’t on point. This tremendously undervalued literary tool is more than just the faceless storyteller; it is your reader’s gateway to your world and...
by Sydney Whalen | Jul 1, 2017 | Writing Tips and Tools
So you’ve written a book. That is a huge accomplishment. You must feel ready to kick back on a sandy beach somewhere with a Mai Tai in one hand and the latest season of Game of Thrones on your tablet. But wait, don’t book those tickets to Tahiti just yet,...
by Sydney Whalen | Jun 24, 2017 | Author's Life, Marketing, Writing Tips and Tools
If you’re here to learn about blog tours, then you’ve likely already got a book cooling on the rack and ready for release soon. Congratulations! Many aspiring writers don’t make it this far. Take a moment to bask in your success before you go back to agonizing over...
by Sydney Whalen | Jun 17, 2017 | Resources, Writing Tips and Tools
Anyone can write a novel. This is technically true. You don’t need a degree in English Literature or five years of experience blogging on your favorite fiction site to open a word document and start typing. However, fiction requires practice and skill. Don’t assume...
by Sydney Whalen | Jun 10, 2017 | Author's Life, Resources, Writing Tips and Tools
When you write something you’re truly passionate about, it can be difficult to go back through and look at it critically. Even those who are skilled at putting aside their emotions as they peruse their own work may miss plot holes or character inconsistencies. After...
by Sydney Whalen | Jun 3, 2017 | Resources
Although it is an odd profession, ghostwriting has a storied history. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ghost-composed pieces for wealthy patrons who wanted composing credits of their own. Ghostwriters have had a hand in writing famous memoirs, novels, and cookbooks. Even the...
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