The Birth of a Novel…and of a Novelist by Maureen Morrissey
Everyone has a story, and everyone should share that story. It’s therapy for the writer and an education for the reader. That’s my philosophy and I’m sticking to it. Mine
Category: Guest Posts
Guest posts from other bloggers, indie authors, and writers from all levels and backgrounds. Read book excerpts, essays, and poetry. Gain some writing advice and knowledge. Check out blogger profiles where bloggers from various niches describe their journey and the process they use to blog.
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The Wheel of Protest: The World of the May Riots of 1968 are Alive and Well by Jessica Stilling
An eye opener While wandering the Boulevard Saint Germain, near the Musee de Cluny, in Paris in 2008, I came across an exhibit out on the sidewalk that caught my
4 Foodie Book Recommendations by Jasmine Luck
Thank you so much, Laura, for having me on the blog today! I’m Jasmine, and I’m a published novelist, short story writer, and poet. In celebration of the release of
Find Your Fictional Character’s Energy Motivators Part 2 – Water by Deborah-Zenha Adams
Using an ancient philosophy of energy can help you create better characters This is the second part of a series of posts that exist across multiple blogs. You can find
Fictional Footsteps: Following Famous Authors through Britain’s Towns and Villages by Erin Lorde
Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure through Britain’s picturesque towns and villages? Join me as we explore some of the most iconic locations that inspired famous authors
Writing Impactful Children’s Stories by Tasneem Dairywala
How to Draw Inspiration from Your Own Experiences “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so
A Guide to Writing Paranormal Romance by Martha Woods
Trying out writing a paranormal romantic novel? Bet you know what additional challenges this art may bring at the same time, don’t you? But still, I’d say go for it
The Book Thief – A Guest Post by Adam Morris
The book that changed the way I see the sky. Forever. “Often you’re told to engage all the senses in the writing. But if you were going to focus solely
Life Can Be Scary by Jeff Parsons
The horror genre thrives on scary stories, but the emotion of fear exists in other genres as well: thrillers, mysteries, true crime…everything, even romance. Why? Because fear is a part
Love, Hope, and Forgiveness: Overarching Themes in Series by Cindy Tingley
In Lily the Donkey’s Adventures, my children’s bible story series with three books so far (Lily’s Secret, Lily’s Desert Adventure, and Lily’s Egypt Adventure), the theme centres around love, hope
Feel, Don’t See by Elaine Gao
Show, don’t tell—which author hasn’t heard of that? But then comes the question of how: how do you show? English teachers make it sound easy-peasy; they tell you to use
Forest Ecology and Emotional Health by Sarah Elliman
The interconnection of a forest and our wellbeing I am Sarah Elliman, and I’m a Canadian author, counselor, and outdoor enthusiast. In this article, I’ll explain the inspiration, science and
Making the Most of Retrenchment by Shashikala Shanmugasundaram
Let me start with the obvious — no one likes to be retrenched. Especially when it blindsides you. In 2019, I had just secured the job of my dreams. I
Building a Business of Ghostwriting: Five Steps to Earn Money from Your Writing by Laurel Solorzano
You enjoy writing, but you want to make money with it. Why shouldn’t you? Five years ago, I didn’t feel confident enough to publish my own material, but I have
Defining Ourselves and Our Purpose: Exploring the Inevitable Questions of Our Lives by Shoushan B.
The inevitable questions. Who are we? Why are we here? What is our purpose? These are inevitable questions that will, at some point in our lives, agonize us. Puzzling questions