Publishing Services for Independent Authors
This is the second part of a two-part article. To read part 1, click here. In the first installment of this article, I covered the nitty-gritty, technical side of writing online articles: writing techniques and different ways of structuring your thoughts. As I said then, writing articles online can be incredibly rewarding if you have a passion for the craft. For authors, it’s a great way to …
[Read more...] about Writing Articles Online: Everything You Need To Know – Part 2
If you love to write, there’s no greater reward than making a living from your art. While becoming an author is a great way to do that, it’s not the only path. Many writers make good money from online content, penning articles for online outlets. Even if that’s not an avenue you want to explore, you might want to create some quality online content to attract potential readers to your author …
[Read more...] about Writing Articles Online: Everything You Need To Know – Part 1
Dating back to the 16th century, commedia dell’arte was a comedic theatrical form performed by travelling acting troupes. Everywhere and anywhere was their stage, from town squares to courts. The most accomplished troupes were even invited to showcase their theatrical skills at palaces and toured internationally – like rock stars on a world tour. Though the art form has long since died out, …
[Read more...] about What Authors Need To Know About Commedia Dell’arte
Iconic characters tower over our pop-cultural landscape. From Dracula to Tarzan, they stand the test of time to become recognizable figures to generation after generation. Sometimes, they kick-start entire genres and subgenres of fiction, and usually, dozens of imitators will follow in their wake, cementing their legacy as the first of their kind. Creating one is no certainly no easy task, but …
[Read more...] about What Makes An Iconic Character? (And How Can You Create One?)
Ships and spaceships are staples of historical fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi. It’s hard to think of Star Trek without picturing the crew on the famous bridge of the USS Enterprise, or Peter Pan and Captain Hook clashing swords without the Jolly Roger. More than just a means of transportation, the best-written ships are characters in their own right. Creating something as unique and complex as a …
[Read more...] about What Authors Need To Know About Ships And Spaceships
Whether you think of it as an epiphany, a sudden realization or a shocking revelation, the instances in which an undiscovered truth dawns on your character are important. Revelations don’t necessarily have to change the outcome of your story, but they should impact on your reader’s investment in the story, and therefore color how much the outcome resonates with them. In this way, a properly …
[Read more...] about Why Your Story Desperately Needs… A Revelation!
Enter your details here for an obligation-free chat about your publishing project.
