THE YOUNG ADULT WRITER’S JOURNEY by Elizabeth Fortin-Hinds & Janet Schrader-Post Finally, an all-inclusive book on young adult fiction must-do, don’t do and how-to. If you want to write a young adult novel, you need to read this book first. Coauthored by an award-winning YA author and an acquisitions editor, both experts on kids and … Continue reading THE YOUNG ADULT WRITER’S JOURNEY by Elizabeth Fortin-Hinds & Janet Schrader-Post
LIVING FORWARD, LOOKING BACKWARD by Nate Nasralla
LIVING FORWARD, LOOKING BACKWARDby Nate Nasralla This post contains affiliate links. Click here for the full disclosure statement. If we’re honest, we\'ll admit our days are filled with normal routines, like eating cereal and sitting in traffic. We often wonder, “is this it?” But do we really have to quit our jobs and travel the … Continue reading LIVING FORWARD, LOOKING BACKWARD by Nate Nasralla
REVISION IS A PROCESS by Catherine E. McLean
REVISION IS A PROCESS: How to Take the Frustration out of Self-Editing by Catherine E. McLean A first draft holds the possibility of what will be a great story. Revision turns that rough diamond into a spectacular gem worth a reader\'s money and time. Writers are individuals but to be a producing writer means creating … Continue reading REVISION IS A PROCESS by Catherine E. McLean
A IS FOR AUTHOR by Shayla McBride
A IS FOR AUTHOR by Shayla McBride Want to write a book of your own? A is for Author can jump-start you on the path to success. Friendly and candid, and a touch curmudgeonly, Shayla gives you the basics on 333-plus must-know subjects that many how-to-write books overlook. Industry jargon is clarified, technique explained, branding … Continue reading A IS FOR AUTHOR by Shayla McBride
CREATING PLACES by Randy Ellefson
CREATING PLACES by Randy Ellefson Creating a unique, immersive setting one place at a time. CREATING PLACES (THE ART OF WORLD BUILDING, #2) is a detailed how-to guide on inventing the heart of every imaginary world - places. It includes chapters on inventing planets, moons, continents, mountains, forests, deserts, bodies of water, sovereign powers, settlements, … Continue reading CREATING PLACES by Randy Ellefson
ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE! by Del Millers, PhD
Energize Your Life! By: Del Millers, PhD BLURB Are you suffering from a personal energy crisis?Are you constantly running through your day, feeling chronically exhausted? Are you desperately overcommitted? Do you find yourself sacrificing your health, family time and quality of life just to meet the never-ending demands on your time? Are you exhausted when … Continue reading ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE! by Del Millers, PhD
WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS by Marion Crook
WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS by Marion Crook In addition to the expert advice author Marion Crook shared in earlier editions of Writing for Children and Young Adults, in this vibrant new edition, Crook explains some of the nuances and choices about the writing world online. As well, she revisits the fundamentals of writing: … Continue reading WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS by Marion Crook