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Common Sense in Paranormal Romance, or How to Avoid DYING in the Arms of a Loved One
Since the advent of Twilight, I’ve lost count of the many fans who have dedicated themselves to the controversial vampires vs. twilight debacle. Whether it be from raving adolescent girls or screeching moms, the book has been praised for bringing a more supernatural flair into modern...
How to Write Book Reviews
Most people think that writing book reviews is easy; after all, if you read the book then you should be able to simply sit down and write a review instantly without any difficulty. This assumption might be true of a quick two-sentence review on Goodreads, but...
What to Write About in Health
Health is a very large and very popular topic choice for writers because, in general, people are always interested in their own health and well-being, as well as that of those they care about. However, because health is such a large topic area, it is...
Three Essential Elements to Writing Gothic Horror
It’s no secret that the Gothic horror genre has existed outside the realm of normalcy. From the chilling, bloody scenes of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, to the psychological massacre of Robert Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, these books are terrifying as they are complex. Drawing...
How to Write an Author Interview
An author interview can be conducted multiple ways: phone, email, video chat, and/or social media. Yet, one aspect always remains the same - the person conducting the interview needs to already know most of the interview questions before it is time to conduct the interview....
Your Novel's First Page
Here are two hypothetical beginnings to a novel: Beginning No. 1 Caroline heard the knock on her front door from her upstairs bedroom. It was probably next door neighbor and widow Mrs. McGillicuddy again. As her dementia worsened, Mrs. McGillicuddy had gotten in the habit of...
What to Write About in Education
Education is a large subject area with numerous topics that can be written about. However, it can also be a difficult area in which to get started because of the overwhelming topic options. The best way to begin is in narrowing down your topic. In...
5 Great Books to Research Your Historical Fiction: 1920s
Historical fiction is a great way to capture an era, whether it is the elegant Victorian era or the swinging pace and sizzle of the Jazz era. Unlike contemporary novels of even fantasy, where all a writer needs is their imagination, historical fiction requires meticulous...
Best Proofreading Techniques
Whether you are writing a one-page document or a big novel, one of the most frustrating things to do is proofreading and yet it is an absolute necessity. Even with your best efforts, you might still fail to spot some of the errors in your...
Writers Beware of Author’s Voice
Do you want to improve your writing, quicken the pace, and engage your reader? You can by avoiding one of the most common mistakes made by writers: the use of author’s voice. You haven’t heard of author’s voice and you wonder why writers need to avoid...