And how to avoid them! Book cover design has long been an important part of getting readers to pick up a book. Today, readers are shopping for both paperback and eBooks online. Cover Design more[…]

But don’t know where to start. There is no better time than now, today, to put ink to paper or fingers on the keyboard. The very hardest part of a writer ’s job is sitting[…]

Historical fiction allows for an imaginative reconstruction of people and events, bringing the past to life by adding colour, and building on the rich texture of days gone by.  Many novelists rewrite history, to make[…]

Speculative Fiction has very strong roots in Science, but is also extremely connected to the Imagination, making ‘Science Fabrication’ and one of the most popular genres in literature. This genre is a simulation of possible[…]

Readers scream, “Please don’t kill my favorite character”! But sometimes it just has to be done. A character death is the simplest and most effective way to draw your readers closer to your story. But,[…]

Our brain turns metaphors into very literal states and that is where they get their power. A disgusting appalling act will generate a bad taste in our mouths and a sick feeling in our stomachs. That queasy feeling has[…]

Then I cried but was not prosecuted. And the saddest part is that she needed to die. This is what authors do! Some readers were shocked and wondered why I would do such a thing – when they really liked the[…]

Important issues do not always get as much attention as they deserve, considering the magnitude of the problems, and the numbers of people affected. Writing about social issues raises an awareness that often remains in[…]

Books do not sell themselves. And when it comes to book marketing, it is more a marathon than a sprint, requiring strategy and efforts compounded over time. After putting your heart and soul, and sweat[…]

Building a strategy without a clear understanding of your audience is a bit like setting a boat adrift without navigational tools. Take action. Work towards a specific goal. Begin your campaign with a strong understanding of[…]