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April 12 — Writing a Mystery Series or Stand-Alone with Cara Black

by Web Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

  A good mystery unspools much like the weaving of a spider’s web: gradually yet consistently, appearing haphazard in the opening stages, and culminating in a dazzling whole that ties together all loose ends in supremely satisfying fashion. The genre that...

March 8th — Manuscript Formatting & Submission Do’s & Don’ts with LeeAnne Krusemark

by Web Editor | Feb 21, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Uncategorized, Writing

  Your manuscript may be nearing completion, but there are additional steps you’ll need to take before firing it off to an agent or publisher. Submission guidelines can be stringent, meticulously detailing everything from formatting to file type. Countless...

Feb 8 — Find and Engage Readers for Your Books

by Web Editor | Jan 21, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

  The advantage of the internet is that anyone can write and sell a book. The drawback is that anyone can write and sell a book. The challenge has shifted from distributing one’s work to distinguishing oneself amidst a glut of content. This is the stark...

Jan 11 — Five Essentials to Writing Funny with Ed Porter

by Web Editor | Jan 5, 2021 | Speaker, Uncategorized, Writing

Humor can single-handedly salvage a manuscript from the slush pile. There will always be an insatiable demand for it, regardless of larger literary trends. This is because humor is not confined to any specific genre; even horror and tragedy can be enriched with specks...

Nov 9 — Pace Your Narrative Like a Pro with Heather Chavez

by Web Editor | Oct 21, 2020 | Event, Speaker, Writing

Hitting the right pace and mastering the art of timing can ensure success across a wide range of domains, from sports to music. Writing is no exception. A talented writer rises above the words, sentences, and paragraphs, soaring high overhead to glimpse the...

Oct 12th — Turn Your Content into a Book Production Machine with Nina Amir

by Web Editor | Sep 21, 2020 | Speaker, Writing

You are sitting on a goldmine. Your posts on social media and blogs can be transformed into so much more. Indeed, with the right focus and planning, your content can become a book-production machine. Learn how you can combine your blogging, social media,...
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