Show, Don’t Tell

When you hear someone say show, don't tell they are referring to a common story-telling device used in writing. Generally speaking it's sound advice. The problem with this advice is the ‘don't tell’ part. What it really … [Read more...]

How to Create a Book Title

Remember when you had to create a book title for your first book? Perhaps you're about to? One of the hardest things to do as a writer is figure out how to create a book title that suits your book. You may be one of those … [Read more...]

Writing Book Blurbs

Many writers find writing book blurbs really difficult. This is because writers don’t really understand what a blurb is meant to do. I have seen nonfiction blurbs that are more about the author than the content of the book … [Read more...]

Stuck? How to Get Your Manuscript Moving Again

At some stage in your writing, you may find that you’re stuck and having trouble moving forward. This is something that happens to many writers whether they're fiction or nonfiction writers. Now there are many reasons for this, … [Read more...]