[by Shannon Roberts]
Questions. Motives. Clues. Red herrings. Villains. Suspense.
All of these are elements in any good mystery. And all of them should be elements in your novel—whether it be science fiction, literary fiction, family or historical drama, horror, romance, or something else entirely.
Any good story is driven by […]
[Guest post by Mike Kenny]
I’ve had more than a few interactions like this:
Carl: So, what do you do?
Me: Well, I like to say I’m a writer, but-
Carl: Oh man, I hate writing. I don’t know how you do it. Writing is the worst.
Me: Ha, yeah, I know, I’m weird. I just kind of enj-
Carl: I don’t even […]
There is probably nothing more frustrating for a writer than encountering the dreaded problem of writer’s block. And the problem shows no prejudice. It is a creative paralysis that hinders the best of us at one time or another. Adages and acknowledgments about the problem run the gambit from practical to practically obvious. Consider some of the […]
“Absolutely not!”
Those were among the first words of encouragement I heard as I embarked on my quest to have my indie book carried in a major retailer’s store. They were uttered by a Barnes & Noble customer service rep who, after saying I must go through their corporate headquarters, was responding to my follow-up question, […]
There are countless cliches that speak to the idea that beauty is found within, and that the value of what is on the surface is, well, superficial. A facade. “Beauty is only skin deep.” Another old adage points a crooked, arthritic finger from well beyond the grave at those who might say otherwise: “Never judge […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson once said: “Science literacy is the artery through which the solutions of tomorrow’s problems flow.” If you’re a nonfiction author who’s serious about educating readers and improving public literacy with anything related to science, the environment, climate, or the natural world and its inhabitants, then we’re glad you’re here. The Editorial […]
