Susan Spann  In recent months, I’ve seen the resurgence of several terrible publishing “offers” that business-savvy authors should learn to recognize and avoid. Some people might call them “scams” – though these particular “deals” are legal if an author signs them. They remind me of my law school contracts professor’s warning that “you can make […]

James Preston When I was growing up I read a lot. I had a pattern, a way that I approached books that just evolved sort of on its own. I'd read for a while, get to a really good part and then go off and do something else, something mindless. Often I'd dig a hole. […]

Shannon Donnelly I'm always thinking about the pacing of the story. Am I moving too slow or too fast? Too much detail in the story slows the pacing—but too little and the reader can’t ‘see’ the scene. Action is great for speed, but too much can confuse. Dialogue can pick up the pace, but you […]

Margie Lawson and Darynda Jones Darynda Jones’ writing is so fun, so fresh, you might think she doesn’t use much of her right brain logic. But she does. Read on, and you’ll learn why and how her right brain rockets her to best seller success. From Darynda Jones: So, yeah, I get teased. Even today, […]

Penny Sansevieri Okay readers, listen up. This one is for you. Being an author isn't easy - in fact it’s a pretty tough job. It’s not easy being an author in a world where everyone can get published.We write our books for you and, in return, we’d love a little help now and again. Most […]