A cat is the “purrfect” writing—and reading—companion, whether sitting on your lap or warming your computer keyboard. Even if you’re not a cat person, you’ll love the funny felines in these GIFs. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of the lessons cats can teach creative writers about staying curious, being flexible, … [Read more...]
FABULOUS Gifts For Writers
Gifts range from great little stocking stuffers all the way up to career changing tools for those who are writing and publishing pros! PUT YOUR MOUSE OVER THE IMAGE to find Amazon purchasing information and the link If your favorite writes gets their best ideas in the shower, they will LOVE this Waterproof Notepad! Don't LAUGH ... just look at … [Read more...]
How to Generate More Traffic to Your Book
So you've self-published your book and are ready to share it with the world. Unless you already have a massive following on social media or on your website, chances are that you have no idea how you're going to get your work into the hands of the masses. . What you are really in need of is a community. A group of people who share similar … [Read more...]
INSTANT Gifts for Writers
In addition to being a godsend when you are in a rush, these are some of the most LOVED gifts any writer wants. There are literally hundreds of fabulous "instant" gifts you can give your favorite writer. Here are a few of my all time favorites. If you want to give your "instant" gift in person, print out the Amazon Description Page and … [Read more...]
Grant Writing Services
Professional Grant Writers develop and write grant proposals and requests-for-funds on behalf of various organizations and individuals. Grant proposals range from filling out very simple 2 or 3 page documents to fully developed 20 to 50 page proposals that include personnel, operating budgets and project outlines. Check out … [Read more...]
Creative Ways to Promote your ebook
Success in self-publishing is determined by a variety of factors. The biggest struggle first-time authors have to overcome is finding the most effective way to spread the word about their brand new ebook. Fortunately, with the help of useful strategies and impactful promotional actions young writers can make a name for themselves, even in today's … [Read more...]
Narrative Tension
Guest Post by Bill Johnson Narrative tension is the tension characters in a novel feel about unresolved and unfulfilled events and needs. When characters in a story are blocked from gaining what they want, they experience narrative tension. When acting to gain something increases a character's pain (because the story/storyteller increases the … [Read more...]
Give Me A Dramatic Truth or Give Me Death!
Guest Post by Bill Johnson To satisfy an audience a story must ring true. One way to create a story that rings true is for the storyteller to understand the promise of a story and how to create characters and situations that act out that promise. This happens when characters embody what I call dramatic truths. Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz … [Read more...]
The Proposal Kit — The EASY Way to Write Proposals
It wasn't long ago the only ones writing formal proposals were government contractors. Nowadays, writing business proposals is usually a requirement for any business, especially to stay competitive and stay in business. If you've never used a formal proposal or contract for your business, then this product will get you started doing it fast and … [Read more...]
The Boudoir Bag – 7 Essential Items for Successful Boudoir Photographers
Boudoir Photography: Tips for Presenting Today's Stunning Women, aged 21 to 81 Any boudoir photographer will tell you that creating a successful session for a client involves much more than just presenting a final set of images; in this industry, you really are selling the whole experience. A good photographer will walk into a boudoir session … [Read more...]