The Basic Elements of a Page-Turning Novel
/Want to write a book that gets rave reviews and keeps readers up way past their bedtime?
See how the basic elements of a novel combine to keep readers turning pages.
Read MoreWant to write a book that gets rave reviews and keeps readers up way past their bedtime?
See how the basic elements of a novel combine to keep readers turning pages.
Read MoreLinda Fausnet writes romance novels and reviews romance on her blog Romance Novel Addicts Anonymous.
In this interview, we cover her journey from screenwriter to self-published novelist, what would cause her to give a 1- or 2-star review, and how to avoid the “Most of the conflict is based on a misunderstanding” plotline as a romance author.
Read MoreIn this interview with Scott Wilbanks, author of the cross-genre novel The Lemoncholy Life of Annie Aster, we learn what it really takes to find a literary agent, get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of a book launch at an independent publisher, and hear the unexpected (and hilarious) tale of how a novel was born from a botched first date.
Read MoreIn this interview with Darren Beyer author of science fiction technothriller Casmir Bridge and former NASA space shuttle engineer, we talk about finding a target market, what it means when a book ‘fails’, overcoming crushing editorial feedback, and what’s been effective in building up an email list.
Read MoreIn this interview with Tom Combs author of Nerve Damage and Hard to Breathe, we chat about what it takes to write a book you can be proud of, how to find an editor, and one measure of success that’s more important than a book sale.
Read MoreIn this interview with Lizbeth Meredith author of Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters, we chat about how her previous experience with publishing influenced her decision to work with a hybrid publisher for her memoir, the logistics of organizing a multi-state speaking tour, and whether or not the tour has been "worth it".
Read MoreIn the world of tech startups, there's one team member who plays a huge role in whether a product is loved or whether it's despised: the product manager. Here’s what authors can learn from tech product managers about creating and selling books that readers want to buy.
Read MoreFor everyone who'd rather be writing their book than learning html. Here's the minimum technology you need.
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