by Katie McCoach | Jul 2, 2015 | Author Tips, Guest Blogs, Writing
Guest post by Ryan Lanz We’ve all felt it at one time or another. The story loses its shine and you’re left with a half-completed story. Why does this happen, and how do you continue? For a lot of writers, this is the mid-point of the story, but truly, it can happen...
by Katie McCoach | Jun 18, 2015 | Author Tips, Publishing, Reading, Writing
Audiobook Tips for Authors from a Listener * This is not based in research, only the personal reactions of a newly addicted audiobook listener. Lately I’ve become addicted to audiobooks. I love that I can do other things while I read a book; exercise, play mindless...
by Katie McCoach | May 21, 2015 | Author Resources, Author Tips, NaNoWriMo, Publishing, Writing
Writing a synopsis is tough right? No wonder it’s called “The Dreaded Synopsis” when it’s time for a writer to create one. I’m currently working on creating my own, so hey, I’m right there with you. I just want to hire someone else to do it! But I know that no...
by Katie McCoach | Apr 23, 2015 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Guest Blogs, Publishing, Writing
Guest post by Jordan Hansen Writing is generally a pretty solitary thing. You get your coffee, your laptop, and a comfy chair, maybe you put on a highly curated playlist, and you go. Because writing is so personal in nature, it’s not usually considered a...
by Katie McCoach | Apr 9, 2015 | Author Tips, Guest Blogs, NaNoWriMo, Writing
Guest post by Ryan Lanz How does a reader connect with a character? This is a well-debated question, and one that many authors have asked themselves. It can mean the difference between a novel’s life and death. “Which of us has not felt that the character we are...
by Katie McCoach | Mar 19, 2015 | Author Resources, Author Tips, NaNoWriMo, Writing
It takes 21 days to MAKE or BREAK a habit. I bet we all have a lovely list of habits to break, but what about the good habits? What about the habit of writing everyday? If all it takes it 21 consistent days to form a good habit of writing everyday, then we can...