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SET IN STONE?
FIVE TRUTHS ABOUT POST-PUBLICATION FOIBLES AND ABERRATIONS All writers want their work to be perfect. Nobody wants to learn about errors in their manuscript after they have published it. Too many grammar, spelling, syntax, or punctuation errors in a published book are embarrassing, time-consuming, and expensive. Unfortunate Truth: We are often defined by our mistakes…
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“Craft a Whip-crack, Thriller: Tips for Keeping Your Readers Hooked”
An intriguing page-one murder is the perfect hook that keeps readers engaged and eager to discover the author’s other surprises. Delivering a gut punch right from the start is a foolproof method of capturing their interest. But BEWARE—this is a cautionary tale. Starting with a shocking twist immediately raises expectations, and readers will expect a…