Ghostwriting Isn’t A Spooky Job by Donna Schlachter
Ghostwriting, or writing for somebody else where it will appear as if THEY wrote the article or book, isn’t something new. You can go back to the Bible and find instances where the Apostle Paul had someone else write his letters for him. He dictated, they wrote. Ghostwriting is much [...]
No Excuse – Debbie Macomber Inspires Me To Stop Whining
Me and Debbie Macomber National Writers Series Earlier this month, something wonderful and unexpected happened - I got to interview Debbie Macomber. That's right - Cedar Cove Debbie Macomber. The shop on Blossom Street Debbie Macomber. New York Times best-seller Debbie Macomber. (You can read the interview here.) [...]
Featured Author: James R. Callan
Welcome to my blog - a great place to be after the amazing weekend we've just enjoyed. Today I'm happy to introduce James R. Callan, a writer who frequently volunteers his time to teach at our annual At-Home Conference for ACFW writers. Today he's giving us an inside look at [...]
Pet Words, Empty Words, and Echoes by Erin Brown
Graphic Stock Images Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, self-editing is a must to produce pristine manuscripts. Go on a search-and-delete mission to eradicate pet words, empty words, and echoes. Pet Words Pet words are overused words or phrases. Some common pet words are that, there is/are, I [...]
Plot or Character? Why Not Both? (Book Review)
What’s more important to a story: a gripping plot or compelling characters? The best fiction is rich in both. This hands-on guide to creating a well-rounded novel embraces both of these crucial story components. Plot Versus Character takes the guesswork out of creating great fiction by giving you the tools [...]