Category: Guest Posts
Writing Historical Horror: Being a Servant to Two Masters
By Author Kelly Evans What, exactly, is historical horror? You’ve probably seen it in movie form already where the term used is ‘costume horror’ or ‘period horror’ (Crimson Peak, The Witch, Black Death, Ravenous, etc.). The generally accepted definition for historical fiction is any history or any events that occurred fifty or more years prior…
A Realistic Guide to Indie Publishing
By Author Julee Balko So, you wrote a novel. First, congrats. Seriously, take a moment and breathe in that accomplishment because the path forward is about to get bumpy. Wait, did you think the path to get to the words “The End” was hard? Ok, so I’m assuming you have a completed novel in one hand…
10 Young Adult (YA) Agents and What They’re Looking For Right Now
Article by Savannah Cordova @ Reedsy Young adult fiction, or YA, has been a burgeoning literary category for the past decade or so—and luckily for those writing YA, it doesn’t seem to be going away! On that note, while self-publishing your YA book is always an option, most authors will have the greatest success if they work…
Publishing: Traditional vs. Hybrid vs. Self
Guest post by Willie Handler, author of two satirical novels, The Road Ahead and Loved Mars Hated The Food. You’ve finished your manuscript, done several rounds of editing, and sent it out to beta readers. Congratulations! So, you’re probably asking yourself what do you do next? That’s simple. Get your book published. Why am I smirking? I was goofing around…
The Top 10 Tough-Love Writer’s Tips
By Author Lisa de Nikolits (Instagram || Twitter) Welcome to my Top Ten Tough-Love Writer’s Tips. I’ve published ten novels in ten years (all with Inanna Publications) and I’d like to share a few things I’ve learned along the way. A caveat – I’m a tough love kinda gal when it comes to writing so…
How to Self-Publish a Book in 2022
Guest post by author Tina Marie. So, you want to write and publish a book? My advice to you is this: just do it. How? By following these steps. 1. Tell Yourself The Story AKA, write your first draft. Get the words out on paper. Remember this is just draft one. Only after you’re done with this should you…
How To Write A Non-Fiction Book In 60 Days
Guest post by freelance writer Paul Lima. Can you write a non-fiction book in 60 days? Public speakers are doing it. Seminar and workshop leaders are doing it. Technical trainers, financial planners, real estate agents, and lawyers are doing it. Nutritionists and fitness experts are doing it. Before you embark on a self-publishing adventure, or even…
6 Ways Being A Journalist Can Make You A Better Creative Writer
Guest post by freelance journalist, editor and creative writer David Silverberg. Discipline. No fear of rejection. Savvy research strategies. Adding vivid details. These are all skills I learned as ajournalist over the past 20 years, writing for the likes of BBC News, The Washington Post, and The Toronto Star, and I contend these are skills that…
5 Questions To Ask Before You Write Your Non-Fiction Book
Guest post by freelance writer Paul Lima. A friend of mine said he was starting to write a non-fiction book. I asked, “Have you answered your W5: who, what, where, when and why yet?” “I’m writing a book,” he said, “not a news article.” I suggested that he take a look at the W5 from…
How To Pitch To Online Magazines
Guest post by writer and book-and-magazine-editor Juilee Raje. The same goes for writing for magazines. “Unless you’re an established writer (and even then), excellent writing means nothing if your communication style makes your editor frown and cross their arms.” So how can you gain more confidence to pitch to an online magazine for the first time…
