• Advice - Blog

    How to Write for Hollywood – Volume 1

    Do you enjoy calling yourself a “writer” but can’t stand the tedium of writing? Would you rather binge watch the latest reality show than open a book? Does everything you consume go better with wine? Now, you can find a remarkable career writing for Hollywood. This simple 98-step program will…

  • Advice - Editing - Writing

    Vampire Verbs!

    Verbs might be the single most important item found in your sentences. The two main classifications for verbs are Passive and Active. This article divides the classes and shows their differences. This section highlights the use of Active verbs, those most important to general writing. Active Verbs: This is the…

  • Advice - Writing

    Novel Physics

      One of the greatest difficulties a writer faces is novel-length writing. Be it fiction or non-fiction, many authors hesitate to get involved. Sometimes the largest intimidation isn’t editors or agents. It’s the thought of the commitment. “I’ll Never Get It Done” One hundred thousand words: a simple number simply…

  • Advice - Writing

    All About Book Signings!

    Book signings have long been thought of as an author’s sole promotion. Almost every author has book signings to promote a book across the globe. No matter where you live or which mall you prefer, if someone gets published they will be there. Yet, this practice is often futile unless…

  • Advice - Writing

    The Enigma of Originality

    It’s often intimidating for author’s to take a hard look at their competition. It can be frustrating when an old idea seems to take on a new interest. Instead of wondering, “Why,” we should be looking at, “How?” How did they do it? How could they take that well worn…

  • Advice - Publishers - Writing

    All About Copyrights

    Note: This discussion only applies to authors seeking traditional publishers. Many authors have a backwards concept of copyrighting their manuscript. As soon as they complete a final draft, many start looking into copyrights, even before they locate a publisher. This can obliterate you chances for publication at all. Many authors…