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03.28.2025

COMPELLING WRITING TECHNIQUES

The Art of Storytelling: Techniques to Keep Readers Engaged from Start to Finish Storytelling is an age-old craft that has woven its enchantment through the fabric of human history. From ancient oral traditions to modern novels, captivating storytelling has the…

03.16.2025

THE BEST OF INSTAGRAM FOR BOOK LOVERS

The Best of Instagram for Book Lovers: Don’t waste your time doomscrolling; there’s a lot out there on social media to inspire and educate book lovers! From philosophy to poetry, great quotations and interview clips of favorite authors and luminaries,…

02.16.2025

THE ABC’S OF WRITING A QUERY LETTER

The ABCs of Writing a Query Letter for Your Book Chances are, if you are reading this, you have a book that you’d like to get in front of a publisher, or an agent (or both!). But there are some…

12.19.2024

READ WITH YOUR KIDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Why the Holidays are a Great Time for Reading to your Children There are many studies that show the positive benefits of parents reading to their children. Because of their limited vocabulary, younger children rely on their parents to guide…

12.05.2024

WRITING WINTER

Fictional Frost: Creating Fantasy Worlds in Winter Settings In the realm of storytelling, the charm and intrigue of winter settings within the vast expanse of fantasy worlds unfold like an enchanting tapestry. These wintry landscapes serve as a captivating stage,…

11.14.2024

SHOULD AI WRITE YOUR NOVEL?

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides, transforming various fields, including writing. Advanced AI systems can now generate coherent and contextually relevant text, mimicking human writing styles with impressive accuracy. From drafting news articles to creating fictional…

10.24.2024

WRITE YOUR NOVEL: DIALOGUE

Writing Dialogue That Feels Real In the realm of storytelling, both descriptive writing and dialogue are crucial components that bring stories to life. Descriptive writing paints vivid pictures in the reader’s mind, while realistic dialogue breathes life into characters. Mastering…

10.10.2024

HOW TO INCORPORATE “SHOW, DON’T TELL” IN WRITING

The Art of “Show, Don’t Tell” In the realm of writing, the phrase “show, don’t tell” is often touted as one of the most crucial pieces of advice for crafting compelling narratives. But what does it really mean, and how…