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By Tex Thompson Striving scriveners. Intrepid introverts. Fellow fearless fictioneers. I am so honored to write for Writers in the Storm today. I’ve recently enjoyed a ridiculous near-death experience that I think may help you make a serious, profound change(in your life or in your work) … and funnily enough, it involves actual writers in an actual […]

It’s time for another one of my guest posts over at Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi’s Writers Helping Writers site. As one of their Resident Writing Coaches, I’ve previously shared: insights on how to approach an overwhelming revision how to increase the stakes (the consequences for failure) in our story 7 ways to indicate time passage in

Do you know what I hate? Spoilers. A few years back when a new Star Wars movie hit theaters someone on my social media posted a huge spoiler. For fun.  Some people just want to see the world burn. But, why do we get so upset by spoilers? I think because audiences are motivated by the act of

We’ve all heard about an online book tour, also often referred to as a book blog tour. They’re a great book promotion tool (if done right) and can really enhance the exposure for your book with readers connected to these blogs. But where do you start? Let’s dig in! Different Types of Online Book Tours

So, I mentioned yesterday that the first draft is probably the easiest part of writing. I mean, it’s hard because the blank page can be mocking and it’s hard to even get started. But I think the first draft is the easiest part of the whole writing process for a few different reasons. You’re Telling

Editing has always been a critical factor regarding any book’s success. This has NOT changed. If anything, proper editing is a complete game-changer now more than ever in the history of publishing. Why? Because too many writers fail to appreciate just how vital proper editing is. They skimp on the editing for the sassy cover

BY JOEL FRIEDLANDER ON MARCH 11, 2019 Let’s face it: writing is mostly a solitary business. The picture we have of the writer alone in her room, deep in the writing process, is pretty accurate. Writing takes dedicated hours over a long period of time. This means that many people who write for a living work

In a world where nothing seems simple because there’s so much to do, when it comes to marketing a book, I think, sometimes, we make it more complicated than it is. Let’s look at a few points… 1. You are a reader, not just a writer.2. You buy books.3. You don’t have millions of dollars

Today’s guest post is by Dave Chesson. Thanks to the golden age of television, Margaret Atwood is finally gaining the recognition she deserves. Don’t get me wrong. Atwood has always been known for publishing politically provocative, emotionally engaging fiction. However, due to the runaway success of the Handmaid’s Tale, not to mention the topical relevance of