Elevate Your Writing: Secrets to Crafting a Captivating Story

Elevate Your Writing: Secrets to Crafting a Captivating Story

Making Dialogue Pop Writing dialogue that grabs attention is a game-changer for any story. It moves the plot along and breathes life into characters, making them feel real and relatable. Let’s dive into some tips and tricks to make your dialogue shine. Moving...
How to Market Your Book in 2024

How to Market Your Book in 2024

I speak at a lot of conferences and seminars, and hands-down the #1 question I’m asked is, “How do I market my book?” …or some iteration of that phrase: “How should approach marketing a thriller?” or “What do I do to market...
Mastering the Art: How I Write Dialogue in My Book

Mastering the Art: How I Write Dialogue in My Book

Crafting Engaging Dialogue Writing dialogue that grabs readers is a skill worth mastering. Here, I’ll share my thoughts on the purpose of fictional dialogue and tips for avoiding exposition in dialogue. Purpose of Fictional Dialogue When I write dialogue, I aim...
Elevate Your Writing: My Tips on How to Write an Outline

Elevate Your Writing: My Tips on How to Write an Outline

Crafting a Killer Outline Writing commercial genre fiction that sells isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about planning. A solid outline is your secret weapon. Let’s break down why outlining is a game-changer and how it can make your writing...
Crafting Chaos: How Not to Write a Novel and Learn from It

Crafting Chaos: How Not to Write a Novel and Learn from It

Crafting Killer Fiction The Magic of Setting When I’m diving into the nitty-gritty of fiction writing, the setting is always a major player. It’s not just some pretty background; it molds the characters and propels the plot. Like Raymond Obstfeld says, if...