I didn't start out to write about this subject, but sometimes authors (published and unpublished) need to edit their promotional stance because unlike the promotions of Hollywood, bad promotion can hurt an author who is trying to build a platform for a chance at...

The word characterization is tossed around quite a bit in a writer’s world, but what does it really mean? Characterization is what makes a character who he is. An author draws upon several aspects to develop a character: •       Family...

Conference time has rolled around again, and many writers are planning to attend writers’ conferences. There are several reasons that authors should make conferences a priority. 1. Conferences allow writers to connect to people who think the way they do. Are you aware...