Tag Archives: writing advice

Dream the Movie, Write the Novel

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Dream the Movie, Write the Novel by Marcus A. Nannini So you want to write, to apply an extremely overused phrase, the great American novel. Wow! Not exactly an original opening on my part, and just about now you have … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Pacing

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Challenge of Pacing by Vaughn Treude To many outsiders, writing looks easy. As with most worthwhile pursuits, the challenges aren’t obvious to beginners. You can be good at spelling and grammar and even be able to craft a coherent narrative. Your characters could be … Continue reading →

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My Encounter With a Social Media Tutor

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Laura Orsini

My Encounter With a Social Media Tutor by Mary Ellen Stepanich For three days and nights, from July 20 through July 22, 2017, I attended the Midwest Writers Workshop at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I don’t know how … Continue reading →

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Tips for Writing Comedy

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Tips for Writing Comedy by Cody Wagner As everyone who’s read my posts knows, I’m pretty dang hilarious. Now, that may seem really cocky, but it’s really not! Why? Because no one reads my posts. Thus, no one thinks I’m … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Fun Facts by Rita Goldner Social media marketers in general, and specifically book marketers, are often looking for obscure holidays they can commemorate with a tie-in to a current work. One you may have overlooked this past month was the … Continue reading →

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The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received by Jake Poinier If you can consider a piece of red-ink-soaked paper “writing advice,” I received more than my fair share from Lew. Just out of college – and long before starting my … Continue reading →

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