On the Other Side of the Language Divide (or How to Reinvent Stories for the English-speaking World)
It is a singular thing to see one’s writing entering new worlds and contexts in different languages. Part of the
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Month: September 2024
Overcoming the Dreaded Middle Book Syndrome in Trilogies
Ah, the legendary Middle Book Syndrome. If you’ve been in bookish circles for even a small amount of time, you’ve
Read MoreJanice Hallett: Don’t Be Put Off by Rejection
Janice Hallett is a former magazine editor, award-winning journalist, and government communications writer. She wrote articles and speeches for, among
Read MoreWhat Exactly Is a “Fractured Memoir” and Why I Wrote One
One month before college graduation, my best friend, Mark, unintentionally shot me in the head in our on-campus apartment. (6
Read MoreKeeping the Story Straight in a Novel or Series
When I began writing my first Beaumont book in 1983, I had no idea I was starting a series that
Read MoreSuccessful Queries: Laura Mazer and “Shame on You,” by Melissa Petro
Welcome back to the Successful Queries series. In this installment, find the query letter pitched to Laura Mazer for Melissa
Read MoreKiersten White: Sometimes Ideas Are Worth Waiting For
Kiersten White is the #1 New York Times bestselling, Bram Stoker Award-winning, and critically acclaimed author of many books for
Read MoreWednesday Poetry Prompts: 712
For this week’s prompt, write a rally poem. Fans of baseball know that wearing a rally cap will turn around
Read More8 Mistakes Self-Publishers Can (and Should) Avoid
With five self-published books in my belt and a sixth one imminent, I’ve been at the SP game long enough
Read MoreHow to Balance Different Points of View in Your Novel
Why do some stories require a single point of view character and others two, or an entire cast? (How Do
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